Maidstone Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Maidstone's crime rate in December 2025 stood at 7.1 per 1,000 residents, placing it 1.4% above the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000. This slight elevation underscores the area's position as a moderate-sized local authority with crime patterns that align with broader national trends, albeit with some distinctive local variations. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 39.2% of all reported incidents (520 cases), a figure that is 9% above the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. This could be attributed to Maidstone's mix of urban and suburban communities, where social interactions and public spaces may contribute to higher rates of violent crime. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, representing 15.2% of all crimes (202 cases), a rate that is 18% above the UK average. This may be influenced by the town's seasonal dynamics, particularly during the Christmas period when public spaces are more frequented by both residents and visitors. The third most common crime was criminal damage and arson, at 8.9% (118 cases), which is 15% above the UK average. This could reflect the impact of holiday-related activities, such as increased alcohol consumption and the presence of unoccupied homes during the festive season. Shoplifting was the only crime type in Maidstone that fell below the UK average, with a rate of 0.5 per 1,000 compared to the UK's 0.6 per 1,000. This may be linked to improved retail security measures or a shift in consumer behaviour during the Christmas shopping peak, which typically sees increased police presence and surveillance in high-traffic areas.

December 2025 witnessed a marked reduction in shoplifting, with a 25.2% decline from November's 119 incidents to 89. This decrease may partly explain the lower-than-UK-average rate for shoplifting (0.5 per 1,000 compared to the UK's 0.6 per 1,000). Similarly, bicycle theft fell by 20.0% (5 to 4), a small but significant drop that could be linked to holiday-related changes in cycling patterns. Anti-social behaviour also decreased by 16.2% (241 to 202), suggesting a potential impact of seasonal factors such as reduced nightlife activity during the Christmas period. Conversely, robbery rates surged by 200.0%, jumping from 2 to 6 incidents—a sharp increase that may reflect heightened vulnerability during the holiday season. Possession of weapons rose by 150.0% (6 to 15), a concerning trend that could be connected to increased alcohol consumption or social gatherings during the festive period. These fluctuations highlight the combination of local demographics and seasonal influences on crime patterns.

Maidstone's December 2025 crime rate of 7.1 per 1,000 residents marks a slight decline from November's 7.2 per 1,000, reflecting a stable trend in local safety. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 141 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure in terms of population scale. On a daily basis, Maidstone experienced an average of 43 crimes per day, a locally relevant metric that allows residents to gauge the frequency of incidents in their immediate environment. This daily rate, while consistent with previous months, does not directly compare to UK-wide averages due to the absence of national daily crime data. The local population of 187,767 means that crime statistics must be interpreted through the lens of Maidstone's specific demographics, which include a mix of urban and suburban communities with varying levels of economic activity and social engagement.