Staplehurst Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In Staplehurst, property crimes outnumbered violent crimes in November 2025, with 11 property-related incidents compared to 7 violent crimes. This balance suggests a focus on theft and disorder rather than interpersonal violence, a pattern consistent with smaller built-up areas where commercial activity may drive property crime. The area's crime rate of 3.9 per 1,000 residents placed it 46.6% below the UK average, reflecting a safer profile than the national norm. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 26.9% of all crimes, significantly lower than the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour followed closely at 19.2%, again well below the UK rate of 1.1 per 1,000. Seasonal factors may have influenced this pattern, with November's dark evenings and Bonfire Night increasing anti-social behaviour, while Black Friday shopping could have driven retail-related theft. However, the absence of a major spike in shoplifting—despite the holiday season—suggests effective local policing or retail security measures. The low rate of violent crime contrasts with the UK average, due to Staplehurst's character as a quieter, more residential built-up area within Maidstone, where community cohesion may reduce interpersonal conflict. This combination of factors creates a crime profile distinct from larger urban centres, where violent crime often dominates.

November 2025 saw sharp increases in vehicle crime and robbery, both doubling from zero to two incidents. This shift may reflect seasonal patterns, with colder weather encouraging vehicle-related offences or the heightened visibility of personal valuables during festive events. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 50% compared to October, possibly due to successful police interventions or the timing of Black Friday sales, which might have drawn attention to retail security measures. The property crime dominance—accounting for 42.3% of all incidents—contrasts with the UK average, where violent crime typically holds a larger share. Robbery rates in Staplehurst were 82% above the UK average, a stark outlier requiring closer attention. This anomaly may be linked to specific incidents rather than a systemic trend, given the small number of cases. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson dropped by 57.1%, influenced by the timing of Bonfire Night, which could have led to more targeted monitoring of such activity. These fluctuations highlight the importance of contextual factors in shaping local crime dynamics, rather than broad demographic trends.

Staplehurst's crime rate in November 2025 (3.9 per 1,000) marked a 25.7% decrease from the previous month's rate of 5.2 per 1,000, indicating a recent downward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day over the 30-day period, a figure that translates to one reported crime for every 258 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate underscores the relatively low frequency of crime in Staplehurst compared to larger urban areas, where daily crime rates often exceed two per 1,000 residents. The population context further highlights this contrast: with 6,718 residents, Staplehurst's crime rate is significantly lower than the UK average, suggesting a safer environment for its inhabitants. This safety is particularly notable in violent crime categories, where Staplehurst's rate of 1.0 per 1,000 for violence and sexual offences is 61% below the UK average. However, the anomaly in robbery rates—82% above the UK average—raises questions about local factors, such as the timing of events or specific incidents, that may have temporarily skewed the data. These comparisons illustrate how Staplehurst's crime profile, shaped by its size and location, diverges from national trends in both magnitude and composition.