Coxheath Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Coxheath's crime profile in November 2024 reveals a distinct balance of crime types, with violent offences dominating the landscape. At 4.0 per 1,000 residents, the area's crime rate is 47.4% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000, a gap that underscores the effectiveness of local crime prevention efforts. Violent crimes, which account for 42.1% of all incidents, include 16 recorded cases, significantly below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000 for the same category. This dominance of violent offences contrasts with the UK's broader mix, where property crimes and anti-social behaviour often take precedence. The seasonal context of November—marked by darker evenings, Bonfire Night, and the Black Friday shopping rush—likely plays a role in shaping this profile. While the area's retail presence may contribute to anti-social behaviour and shoplifting, the low overall crime rate suggests that community initiatives or targeted policing are mitigating risks. Anti-social behaviour accounts for 18.4% of incidents, with a 37% deficit compared to the UK average. Criminal damage and arson, at 13.2% of incidents, also remain below the UK average, though the presence of possession of weapons—up 100% from zero to one incident—raises questions about local enforcement or reporting trends. The balance of violent to property crimes in Coxheath may reflect its built-up nature within Maidstone, where higher population density and proximity to urban centres could influence crime patterns. However, the absence of significant spikes in property crimes—such as burglary, which remains at 0.1 per 1,000—suggests that targeted interventions are maintaining security. This crime mix, while skewed towards violence, remains markedly lower than the UK average, a trend that may be reinforced by the area's smaller size and community-focused policing strategies.

November 2024 saw notable shifts in Coxheath's crime mix, with violent crimes accounting for 42.1% of all incidents, significantly outpacing the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000 for the same category. This dominance of violent offences contrasts with the UK's broader mix, where anti-social behaviour and property crimes often lead. Month-on-month changes revealed a 100% increase in drug-related incidents, as well as possession of weapons and vehicle crime, though these remain low in absolute terms. Conversely, other crime and other theft categories fell by 75% and 66.7% respectively, reflecting a possible seasonal dip in non-violent offences. The area's violent crime rate is 34% below the UK average, a stark contrast to the 67% above average for possession of weapons, which rose from zero to one incident. These fluctuations highlight the unpredictable nature of crime in a built-up area, where factors like Bonfire Night and Black Friday shopping may influence patterns.

Coxheath's crime rate in November 2024 fell to 4.0 per 1,000 residents, a 7.5% decrease from the previous month's 4.3 per 1,000. This represents a sustained trend of lower crime relative to the UK average, which stands at 7.6 per 1,000. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 253 residents, a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents for local residents. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately one crime per day, a rate that aligns with the built-up nature of Coxheath within Maidstone. The population-scaled perspective highlights that the area's relatively low crime rate is maintained despite the seasonal factors of November, including darker evenings and high-street activity during Black Friday. This consistency suggests that local policing strategies or community engagement efforts may be contributing to the area's lower-than-average crime profile, though such factors remain speculative without further data.