Maidstone Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Maidstone's crime profile in September 2025, accounting for 35.8% of all reported crimes. With a total crime rate of 6.7 per 1,000 residents, the area remains 9.5% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This relative safety is particularly notable given the district's mix of urban and semi-rural character, which typically correlates with higher crime rates in comparable areas. The dominance of violent crime may be partially explained by the seasonal context of September, a time when back-to-school activities and university freshers' week bring increased foot traffic to public spaces. Anti-social behaviour, which contributed 20.0% of total crimes, remains a persistent challenge, with rates 20% above the UK average. This contrast with the 34% below-average rate for shoplifting suggests a combination of local demographics and crime patterns. The area's lower-than-average rates for vehicle crime (50% below UK average) and theft from the person (100% below) may reflect the presence of secure residential zones and effective policing in commercial areas. However, the 32% increase in criminal damage and arson compared to the UK average highlights a need for further analysis of environmental and social factors contributing to this category. These patterns underscore the importance of tailored community engagement strategies that address both the immediate concerns of residents and the broader socio-economic drivers of crime.

September 2025 saw a 14.5% increase in criminal damage and arson, rising from 117 to 134 incidents. This upward trend may partly explain the shift in crime mix, with property-related offences accounting for 39.5% of total crimes compared to 35.8% for violent crimes. Burglary rose by 20.7% (29 to 35), a significant increase that contrasts with the 31.6% drop in vehicle crime (57 to 39). The area's rate for violence and sexual offences (2.4 per 1,000) is 7% below the UK average, while anti-social behaviour remains 20% above the national figure (1.2 per 1,000). Residents may find the 100% reduction in robbery (from 10 to 6) particularly reassuring, though the 32% increase in criminal damage and arson raises questions about underlying factors. These shifts highlight the need for targeted responses to emerging patterns.

Maidstone's crime rate in September 2025 stood at 6.7 per 1,000 residents, an 11.7% decrease from the previous month's rate of 7.6 per 1,000. This decline positions the area 9.5% below the UK average, reflecting a consistent trend in recent months. On a daily basis, the local police recorded approximately 42 crimes per day in September, a figure that contextualises the scale of activity within the district. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 148 residents, a metric that provides a tangible sense of the monthly exposure to crime for Maidstone's population of 187,767. When compared to the UK average, the area's lower-than-average rates in violent crime and shoplifting suggest a combination of local policing strategies and community factors that may contribute to this relative safety. However, the higher-than-average rates in anti-social behaviour and criminal damage indicate areas where targeted interventions could still be beneficial.