Coxheath Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In June 2025, Coxheath's crime rate of 5.4 per 1,000 residents places the area 33.3% below the UK average, reflecting a generally safer environment compared to national trends. The most common crimes were anti-social behaviour and violence, which together accounted for over 57% of all reported incidents. While anti-social behaviour (15 cases) and violence (15 cases) both exceeded their respective UK averages for the category, the latter was 44% below the national figure. This divergence may be influenced by Coxheath's character as a built-up area within Maidstone, where community policing efforts and local engagement initiatives may contribute to lower violent crime rates. The seasonal context of June—a time when summer begins and tourism in nearby coastal areas starts to pick up—may also play a role in shaping crime patterns. For instance, the increase in anti-social behaviour could be linked to more outdoor activity and social gatherings as the weather improves. However, the drop in violent crime compared to the UK average suggests that local factors, such as strong community cohesion or effective policing, may be offsetting broader national trends. The relatively low rate of burglary (1 case) and vehicle crime (1 case) further indicates that property-related crimes are less prevalent in this area, due to its smaller scale and lower density compared to larger urban centres. These patterns highlight the importance of contextualising crime data within both local geography and seasonal rhythms to understand the full picture of public safety in Coxheath.

June 2025 saw an 114.3% increase in anti-social behaviour, jumping from 7 to 15 incidents—a stark contrast to the 44% UK average for this category. Other theft surged by 150%, rising from 2 to 5 cases, highlighting a vulnerability in personal property security. Meanwhile, shoplifting doubled, with 4 incidents reported, compared to zero in May. These spikes may partly explain the overall 10.6% rise in the area's crime rate. Violent crime fell by 42.3%, dropping from 26 to 15 cases, a figure 44% below the UK average. This shift suggests a potential realignment in local crime patterns, with property-related issues gaining prominence. For residents, the surge in anti-social behaviour—now 13% above the UK average—presents a specific concern, particularly in public spaces.

Coxheath's crime rate in June 2025 rose by 10.6% compared to May, moving from 4.9 to 5.4 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, reflects shifting patterns in local crime dynamics. On a daily basis, the area experiences approximately two reported crimes per day—a figure that contextualises risk in tangible terms for residents. Over the course of June, one crime occurred for roughly every 185 residents, illustrating the monthly exposure rate in a way that aligns with population density and local activity. While the overall rate remains 33.3% below the UK average, the month-on-month rise suggests a need to monitor emerging trends, particularly in categories showing significant shifts. The population context further underscores that even relatively low crime rates can translate to meaningful local impacts when scaled to community size.