Coxheath Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Coxheath's crime rate in October 2025 stood at 4.6 per 1,000 residents, placing it 40.3% below the UK average of 7.7. This performance underscores the area's consistent safety record compared to national trends. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 43.2% of all crimes, with 19 incidents reported, followed by anti-social behaviour (6 cases) and criminal damage and arson (6 cases). These figures, while lower than the UK average for most categories, highlight the persistent role of interpersonal crime in the area. Seasonal factors such as the transition to darker evenings and the timing of Halloween may influence offender activity. The area's built-up character within Maidstone, a commuter hub with mixed residential and commercial zones, likely contributes to the balance between property and violent crime. While anti-social behaviour and drug-related incidents remained well below national rates, the slight increase in criminal damage and arson—7% above the UK average—suggests a need for targeted interventions in specific locations. The overall crime profile illustrates a place where community-focused policing and environmental design may play a role in sustaining low rates, though the seasonal context of October, with its shorter days and seasonal events, may present unique challenges for maintaining this trend.

October 2025 saw a notable 100% increase in robbery, with one incident reported compared to zero in the previous month. This spike contrasts sharply with a 71.4% decrease in shoplifting, which dropped from seven to two incidents. Drug-related crimes also fell by 60%, aligning with a broader trend of declines in non-violent offences. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category, contributing 43.2% of all crimes, but this rate was 25% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour, another significant category, was 52% below the UK average, while criminal damage and arson slightly exceeded the national rate by 7%. These shifts highlight a combination of local policing efforts and seasonal factors, with the latter potentially influencing both property and violent crime trends.

Coxheath's crime rate in October 2025 fell by 40.5% compared to the previous month, reflecting a significant decline in overall criminal activity. This reduction aligns with the area's continued performance well below the UK average, which stood at 7.7 per 1,000 residents. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day in October, a figure that translates to a relatively low frequency of incidents for local residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 218 residents, underscoring the rarity of criminal events in this built-up area. When contextualised against the population of 9,610, this monthly exposure highlights the area's consistently low crime profile compared to national benchmarks. The shift in crime patterns may partly reflect seasonal factors such as darker evenings and the timing of Halloween, which could influence both offender behaviour and community vigilance.