Crime in Allington & Bridge: statistics, rates and trends
724 crimes were recorded in Allington & Bridge in the 12 months to July 2026, 86.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 21% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Allington & Bridge at a glance
- Crime trends in Allington & Bridge
- Types of crime in Allington & Bridge
- Allington & Bridge compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Allington & Bridge
- What happened after crimes were reported in Allington & Bridge
- Population and deprivation in Allington & Bridge
- Questions about crime in Allington & Bridge
- About this data
724 crimes were recorded in Allington & Bridge in the 12 months to July 2026, 86.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 21% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 234 reports (32% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Allington & Bridge has the 1,625th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Allington & Bridge | Maidstone | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 724 | 16,230 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 86.1 | 86.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -21% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 8,404 | 187,767 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Allington & Bridge was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,108 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (724). Over the whole period it fell 35%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 724 | 86.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 913 | 108.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,016 | 120.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 842 | 100.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 946 | 112.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,004 | 119.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,037 | 123.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 978 | 116.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,108 | 131.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 52 |
| June 2026 | 44 |
| May 2026 | 77 |
| April 2026 | 62 |
| March 2026 | 74 |
| February 2026 | 64 |
| January 2026 | 60 |
| December 2025 | 52 |
| November 2025 | 61 |
| October 2025 | 55 |
| September 2025 | 62 |
| August 2025 | 61 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Allington & Bridge over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for shoplifting.
The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+35%) and criminal damage and arson (+24%). The largest falls were in burglary (-48%) and shoplifting (-45%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 234 | 27.8 | 0.81 | -23% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 115 | 13.7 | 0.89 | -5% |
| Shoplifting | 109 | 13.0 | 1.57 | -45% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 68 | 8.1 | 1.19 | +24% |
| Other theft | 50 | 5.9 | 0.93 | -29% |
| Vehicle crime | 35 | 4.2 | 0.85 | +35% |
| Public order | 28 | 3.3 | 0.50 | -30% |
| Drugs | 27 | 3.2 | 0.98 | +12% |
| Other crime | 17 | 2.0 | 0.96 | -26% |
| Burglary | 15 | 1.8 | 0.50 | -48% |
| Robbery | 11 | 1.3 | 0.97 | +120% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.7 | 0.74 | -25% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.6 | 0.72 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.5 | 0.28 | +33% |
Violence and sexual offences in Allington & Bridge
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Allington & Bridge recorded 234 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (27.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 32.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Allington & Bridge
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Allington & Bridge recorded 115 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 15.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Allington & Bridge
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Allington & Bridge recorded 109 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 15.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Allington & Bridge
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Allington & Bridge recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Allington & Bridge
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Allington & Bridge recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Allington & Bridge
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Allington & Bridge recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Allington & Bridge
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Allington & Bridge recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Allington & Bridge
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Allington & Bridge recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Allington & Bridge
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Allington & Bridge recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Allington & Bridge
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Allington & Bridge recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Allington & Bridge
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Allington & Bridge recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 120% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Allington & Bridge
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Allington & Bridge recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Allington & Bridge
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Allington & Bridge recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Allington & Bridge
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Allington & Bridge recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Allington & Bridge, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Allington & Bridge.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Allington & Bridge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palace Wood | 236 | 32.2 | -63% |
| Fant & Oakwood | 1,276 | 101.3 | +18% |
| Penenden Heath | 1,214 | 78.7 | -9% |
| High Street | 3,264 | 282.2 | +228% |
| Tovil | 457 | 69.7 | -19% |
| Barming Heath & Teston | 948 | 110.8 | +29% |
| Grove Green & Vinters Park | 402 | 49.8 | -42% |
| Shepway | 1,285 | 102.0 | +18% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Allington & Bridge over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near St Peter'S Street | 78 |
| On or near Supermarket | 65 |
| On or near London Road Rocky Hill | 41 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 39 |
| On or near Doddington Court | 38 |
| On or near Bluebell Way | 29 |
| On or near Buckland Hill | 22 |
| On or near Pevensey Court | 22 |
| On or near Nightingale Road | 21 |
| On or near Bedford Place | 21 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Allington & Bridge over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 251 | 34.7% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 206 | 28.5% |
| Not recorded | 115 | 15.9% |
| Under investigation | 47 | 6.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 41 | 5.7% |
| Local resolution | 26 | 3.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 1.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 9 | 1.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 1.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Allington & Bridge has an estimated population of 8,404. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Allington & Bridge sits in decile 6.8, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Allington & Bridge |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 61.8% |
| Social rented homes | 9.1% |
| Private rented homes | 29.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.8 |
Is Allington & Bridge a safe place to live?
Allington & Bridge recorded 86.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Allington & Bridge?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 234 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (115).
Is crime in Allington & Bridge going up or down?
Recorded crime in Allington & Bridge was down 21% on the year before: 724 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 913 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Allington & Bridge?
Allington & Bridge is policed by Kent. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Allington & Bridge. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.