Coxheath Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In Coxheath, the crime rate for June 2024 was 5.2 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 36.6% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This translates to a 1-in-192 chance of being involved in a reported crime over the course of the month for an average resident. The most common crime types were violence and sexual offences (17 incidents, 34% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (13 incidents, 26% of total), and criminal damage and arson (5 incidents, 10% of total). These figures align with patterns seen in smaller built-up areas within commuter belts, where social interactions in local public spaces may contribute to anti-social behaviour. The seasonal context of June—marking the start of summer and longer daylight hours—likely influences crime dynamics, with increased foot traffic in public areas potentially contributing to both anti-social incidents and property crimes. Violent crime in Coxheath (1.8 per 1,000) remains 34% below the UK average (2.8 per 1,000), suggesting a relatively safer environment for residents compared to national trends. This may reflect the area’s character as a quieter, more tightly knit community within Maidstone, where local policing and community engagement could play a role in maintaining lower violent crime rates. However, the rise in anti-social behaviour and criminal damage highlights the need for targeted interventions in public spaces, particularly as summer tourism begins to ramp up in nearby coastal and rural areas.

June 2024 saw significant month-on-month increases in several crime categories, with vehicle crime rising by 300% (from 1 to 4 incidents) and anti-social behaviour surging by 160% (from 5 to 13 incidents). These spikes may be linked to seasonal factors, such as the onset of summer holidays and increased vehicle movement in the area. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson also rose by 150% (from 2 to 5 incidents), potentially reflecting heightened activity in public spaces during longer evenings. Conversely, other crime fell by 75% (from 4 to 1 incident), though this category’s low base numbers make interpretation cautious. The breakdown of crime types reveals stark contrasts with the UK average: violence and sexual offences in Coxheath are 34% below the national rate, anti-social behaviour matches the UK average (1.4 per 1,000), and criminal damage is 18% below the UK rate. This suggests that while Coxheath’s violent crime remains lower than the UK, its anti-social behaviour aligns with national trends, due to the area’s proximity to larger urban centres within the Maidstone borough. For residents, the sharp rise in vehicle crime—now at 0.4 per 1,000—may warrant heightened awareness when parking in public areas, especially as summer tourism increases.

The crime rate in Coxheath rose by 51.6% from 3.4 per 1,000 in May to 5.2 per 1,000 in June 2024, reflecting a notable upward shift over the month. On a daily basis, this translates to roughly 2 crimes reported per day across the area, a figure that may feel more tangible to residents than abstract statistics. Over the course of June, the monthly exposure rate of 1 crime per 192 residents provides a concrete sense of risk, though it remains significantly lower than the UK average. With a population of 9,610, this means that for every resident, the likelihood of being directly affected by a crime over the month is minimal compared to the national context. However, the 51.6% increase in the overall rate underscores the importance of monitoring trends, particularly given the sharp rises in specific categories like anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime. This growth contrasts with the broader UK context, where the average rate remains 8.2 per 1,000. Coxheath’s population-scaled perspective—where each resident faces a 1-in-192 chance of being involved in a crime—highlights the area’s relative safety, even as localised increases in certain crime types require attention. The comparison also reveals that while Coxheath’s violent crime rate is 34% below the UK average, the 160% rise in anti-social behaviour suggests that local factors, such as increased social activity during summer, may be driving specific trends that differ from national patterns.