Coxheath Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Coxheath's crime picture in January 2026, accounting for 38.8% of all reported crimes. With a total crime rate of 5.1 per 1,000 residents—25% below the UK average of 6.8—the area remains safer than national benchmarks. The seasonal context of January, marked by post-holiday lulls and shorter daylight hours, may partly explain the distribution of crime types. While retail footfall has declined, the persistent presence of violence and sexual offences suggests ongoing challenges in community safety that are not easily tied to seasonal factors alone. This category’s rate (2.0 per 1,000) is 20% below the UK average, but the mix of crimes reveals stark contrasts: vehicle crime is 116% above the national average, while anti-social behaviour and shoplifting are significantly below. The balance between property crimes (18 incidents) and violent crimes (19 incidents) highlights a combination of local dynamics, including the built-up nature of the area within Maidstone, which may influence both residential and commercial crime patterns. The low rates of theft from the person (0.1 per 1,000) and burglary (0.1 per 1,000) suggest that targeted prevention efforts or community cohesion may be contributing to these outcomes, though further analysis would be needed to confirm this hypothesis.

January 2026 saw a 60% increase in vehicle crime, rising from 5 to 8 incidents, a trend that may reflect seasonal shifts in vehicle usage or targeted activity in the area. Public order offences surged by 100%, jumping from 0 to 3 cases, a stark anomaly that could indicate emerging issues in local policing or community engagement. Conversely, anti-social behaviour dropped by 77.8% (9 to 2 incidents), and shoplifting fell by 75% (4 to 1), both reductions likely tied to post-holiday lulls and reduced retail activity. Vehicle crime’s rate (0.8 per 1,000) is 116% above the UK average, a figure that stands in sharp contrast to the 20% below average for violence and sexual offences. This divergence underscores the need for targeted interventions in specific crime categories, with vehicle crime presenting a significant challenge for local authorities. For residents, the 100% increase in public order offences serves as a concrete data point warranting attention, though further investigation is required to determine the underlying causes.

Coxheath’s crime rate in January 2026 (5.1 per 1,000) represents a 22.3% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 6.6 per 1,000, marking a notable downward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly 2 crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that, while low, may be contextually significant in a built-up area within Maidstone. Monthly exposure data reveals that one reported crime occurred for every 196 residents, a statistic that, when compared to the UK average, highlights Coxheath’s relative safety. The population context of 9,610 residents means that even small changes in crime rates have tangible impacts on local communities. This 22.3% reduction from December 2025 suggests either effective policing strategies or seasonal factors, such as the post-holiday period, which may have reduced opportunities for certain types of crime. However, the elevated rates of vehicle crime and drug-related offences compared to the UK average indicate that specific challenges persist, requiring tailored approaches to address these disparities without compromising the area’s overall safety improvements.