Coxheath Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a town of 9,610 residents, 66 crimes in July 2025 translates to roughly one crime for every 146 people — a figure significantly lower than the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000. This built-up area within Maidstone maintains a crime rate 19.8% below the national average, reflecting a combination of community-focused policing and the area’s character as a relatively quiet commuter suburb. The most common crimes were anti-social behaviour (25.8% of total), criminal damage and arson (18.2%), and violence and sexual offences (18.2%). These patterns align with July’s seasonal dynamics: schools out, festivals, and increased tourism, which can amplify anti-social behaviour and property damage. Violent crime remains 57% below the UK average, a contrast to the sharp rise in drug-related offences, which may partly explain the spike in anti-social incidents. The low burglary rate (1.5% of total) suggests effective domestic security measures, though the sharp increase in criminal damage and arson — 500% higher than June — raises questions about underlying tensions or targeted activity. This data illustrates how Coxheath’s crime profile balances typical suburban concerns with seasonal fluctuations.

July 2025 saw dramatic shifts in Coxheath’s crime profile. Drug-related incidents surged by 600% from June, jumping from one to seven cases — a stark increase that may reflect heightened illicit activity during summer festivals. Simultaneously, criminal damage and arson rose 500%, with 12 incidents reported, suggesting potential links to property-related disputes or vandalism tied to seasonal events. Vehicle crime also doubled (from one to two cases), possibly driven by increased traffic during the summer months. Conversely, public order offences fell by 75% (from eight to two), likely due to reduced enforcement during school holidays or a natural decline in incidents. Violence and sexual offences dropped by 20%, though this remains 57% below the UK average, a consistent trend for the area. The anti-social behaviour category, which constitutes nearly a quarter of all crimes, is 16% above the UK average — a figure that may reflect the area’s proximity to popular tourist attractions and festivals. These fluctuations highlight the combination of local events and crime patterns, with specific categories like drugs and criminal damage showing extreme volatility.

Coxheath’s crime rate in July 2025 (6.9 per 1,000 residents) marks a 27% increase from June’s 5.4 per 1,000, yet it remains 19.8% below the UK average. This monthly rise translates to roughly two crimes per day — a manageable figure for a town of 9,610 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 146 residents, a rate that, while higher than June, remains significantly lower than the UK’s 8.6 per 1,000. This comparison underscores Coxheath’s relative safety, particularly when considering the sharp spikes in specific categories like drug offences and criminal damage. The population-scaled perspective reveals that residents face a 0.69% chance of being directly affected by crime each month, a figure that, while not negligible, is well below the national average. This contrast highlights the effectiveness of local policing strategies and the area’s character as a low-density commuter suburb, where community engagement likely plays a role in mitigating broader crime trends. The daily crime context — two incidents per day — provides a tangible benchmark for residents, emphasizing that while crime has risen slightly, the overall risk remains low.