Coxheath Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Coxheath’s crime rate in May 2025 stood at 4.9 per 1,000, a figure 39.5% below the UK average of 8.1. This marked performance reflects the area’s status as a relatively low-risk built-up district within Maidstone, where community-focused policing and local initiatives may contribute to sustained safety. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 55.3% of all incidents, a proportion that is 5% below the UK average. This suggests that while violent crime remains a concern, its rate is lower than national benchmarks. Anti-social behaviour followed with 14.9% of total crimes, also significantly below the UK average, highlighting the effectiveness of local measures in curbing disorderly conduct. The seasonal context of May—characterised by extended evenings, bank holidays, and increased outdoor socialising—may explain the persistence of violent incidents, as such conditions often correlate with higher rates of alcohol-fuelled conflicts. However, the absence of major spikes in property crime, with burglary and vehicle crime remaining low, indicates that the area’s infrastructure and community networks provide a protective buffer. These factors collectively position Coxheath as a safer environment compared to many UK counterparts, although vigilance around emerging trends, such as the 100% rise in burglary, remains essential to maintain this trajectory.

May 2025 saw a 100% increase in burglary cases, marking the first recorded incident in this category for the month. This spike, though small in absolute terms, may reflect heightened activity during longer evenings and bank holidays, when unoccupied properties are more vulnerable. Concurrently, criminal damage and arson rose by 16.7%, potentially linked to seasonal social gatherings and increased outdoor drinking. In contrast, vehicle crime fell by 75% compared to April, likely due to reduced car usage during bank holidays or improved parking security. Drugs-related offences also dropped by 57.1%, a decline consistent with lower foot traffic in local retail areas during May. Violence and sexual offences remained 5% below the UK average at 2.7 per 1,000, while anti-social behaviour was 51% below the national rate. These figures suggest that while certain crime types are improving, targeted awareness around property security remains critical.

Coxheath's crime rate in May 2025 dropped by 29.8% compared to April's 7.0 per 1,000, reflecting a continued downward trend. This reduction aligns with broader patterns observed in built-up areas within Maidstone, where community engagement and local policing efforts may contribute to sustained low crime levels. On a daily basis, 2 crimes were reported per day in May, a figure that, while low, underscores the need for vigilance during peak social hours. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 204 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than the UK average. With a population of 9,610, this suggests that residents face a significantly lower risk of victimisation compared to the national context. The decrease in vehicle crime (75%) and drugs-related offences (57.1%) further reinforces the area’s relative safety, although the rise in burglary and criminal damage highlights specific vulnerabilities that warrant attention.