Coxheath Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences accounted for 60% of all crimes in Coxheath during January 2024, making this the dominant category shaping the area’s crime profile. With a total of 35 crimes recorded, the area’s crime rate of 3.6 per 1,000 residents was 51.4% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000—a significant divergence that reflects local factors influencing crime patterns. The dominance of violent crime in Coxheath contrasts with the UK-wide trend, where property crimes often dominate. This imbalance may be partly explained by the area’s location within Maidstone, a commuter belt suburb with a mix of residential and retail zones that could contribute to higher rates of interpersonal conflict. Seasonal context also plays a role: January’s post-holiday period, shorter days, and reduced retail footfall likely contributed to lower rates of shoplifting and vehicle crime, which saw 82% and 40% reductions below UK averages, respectively. However, the rise in violence and sexual offences—despite remaining below the UK average—suggests ongoing challenges in managing local tensions or addressing vulnerabilities in public spaces. The area’s crime picture is thus a combination of geographic, demographic, and seasonal influences, with violent crime emerging as the defining concern for residents.

January 2024 saw a 10.5% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 19 to 21 incidents. This category remains 15% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, underscoring a persistent gap in violent crime trends between Coxheath and the national picture. Meanwhile, shoplifting fell by 50% compared to December, aligning with seasonal patterns that typically see reduced retail footfall and shorter days curbing such crimes. Burglary also saw a sharp 100% increase, moving from one to two incidents—a shift that may reflect post-holiday vulnerabilities or changes in local security practices. Public order offences doubled, suggesting a potential uptick in community tensions or enforcement activity. These fluctuations highlight the dynamic nature of crime in Coxheath, with violent crime remaining the dominant concern despite overall rates staying well below UK benchmarks.

Coxheath's crime rate in January 2024 fell by 2.9% compared to December 2023, reflecting a slight but measurable decline in reported incidents. With 35 crimes recorded over the month, this translates to an average of one crime per day—equivalent to a 1-in-275 resident exposure rate over the course of January. This daily frequency is low for a built-up area, suggesting a stable or improving local security environment. When contextualised against the area’s population of 9,610, the monthly exposure figure indicates that residents face a far lower risk of victimisation than the UK average, which stands at 7.4 per 1,000. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that Coxheath’s crime profile remains significantly safer than the national benchmark, with violent crime dominating the statistics yet still remaining below UK rates. This contrast highlights the area’s unique characteristics, possibly linked to its location within Maidstone and the influence of seasonal patterns in January, which typically see reduced retail activity and shorter daylight hours curbing certain types of crime.