Coxheath Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Coxheath's crime profile in October 2024 continued to reflect its position as a significantly safer area than the UK average, with a crime rate of 4.3 per 1,000 residents—46.9% below the national figure of 8.1. This consistency with previous months highlights the area's stable security environment, though seasonal factors such as darker evenings and Halloween may have influenced specific crime patterns. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 41.5% of all reported incidents, a rate that remains 33% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed at 12.2%, with a 61% lower rate than the UK average, suggesting effective community management of disruptive activities. Shoplifting also remained below national levels, at 31% below the UK average, though the presence of local retail areas may contribute to its persistence as a minor concern. The area's low crime rate, particularly in property crimes, aligns with its character as a built-up area within Maidstone, where limited urban density and community policing likely play a role in maintaining safety. Seasonal transitions in October, including the clocks going back and Halloween, may have temporarily influenced crime dynamics, though these appear to have been offset by broader systemic factors contributing to the area's consistently low rates.

October 2024 saw a 70% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 10 to 17 incidents. This surge, though still 33% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000, suggests heightened tensions during the month's darker evenings and Halloween festivities. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 50%, from 6 to 3 incidents, possibly linked to seasonal transitions and reduced outdoor activity. 'other crime' saw a 100% increase, jumping from 0 to 4 cases, a category that remains 122% above the UK average of 0.2 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour also declined by 44.4%, from 9 to 5, reflecting a potential reduction in public disturbances during October. These shifts underscore the area's vulnerability to specific crime types during the month, with violence and unclassified offences emerging as areas requiring closer monitoring.

Coxheath's crime rate in October 2024 remained stable compared to the previous month, declining slightly by 2.3% to 4.3 per 1,000 residents from 4.4 per 1,000 in September. This consistency suggests no major shifts in local crime patterns, though the area's overall rate remains 46.9% below the UK average. On a daily basis, 1 crime was reported per day in October, a figure that aligns with the area's low overall rate. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 234 residents, a statistic that contextualises the scale of incidents relative to the population. With a population of 9,610, this means the area's residents face a significantly lower risk of encountering crime compared to the national average, though the 1-in-234 ratio provides a concrete measure of exposure for local residents. The comparison highlights Coxheath's position as a relatively safe built-up area within Maidstone, where the combination of community policing and limited urban density may contribute to sustained low crime levels.