Crime in Allington & Bridge: statistics, rates and trends
745 crimes were recorded in Allington & Bridge in the 12 months to August 2026, 88.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Allington & Bridge
- Questions about crime in Allington & Bridge
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (243), anti-social behaviour (128) and shoplifting (104) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,539th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Allington & Bridge | Maidstone | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 745 | 16,356 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 88.6 | 87.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -15% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 8,404 | 187,767 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Allington & Bridge of any year here (745 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 33%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 745 | 88.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 876 | 104.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,036 | 123.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 859 | 102.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 943 | 112.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 973 | 115.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,062 | 126.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 956 | 113.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,112 | 132.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 82 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Allington & Bridge recorded notably more shoplifting (46% above the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (25% above the national rate), and notably less public order (54% below) and vehicle crime (21% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 25 to 33 and criminal damage and arson rose from 58 to 71, while shoplifting fell from 190 to 104 and public order fell from 41 to 26.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 243 | 28.9 | 34.2 | -14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 128 | 15.2 | 15.4 | +16% |
| Shoplifting | 104 | 12.4 | 8.5 | -45% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 71 | 8.4 | 6.7 | +22% |
| Other theft | 56 | 6.7 | 6.4 | -12% |
| Vehicle crime | 33 | 3.9 | 5.0 | +32% |
| Public order | 26 | 3.1 | 6.7 | -37% |
| Drugs | 25 | 3.0 | 3.3 | -4% |
| Other crime | 17 | 2.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 16 | 1.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Robbery | 10 | 1.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Allington & Bridge; the highest is High Street, Maidstone (278.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Palace Wood (31.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Allington & Bridge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palace Wood | 231 | 31.6 | -64% |
| Fant & Oakwood | 1,276 | 101.3 | +14% |
| Penenden Heath | 1,239 | 80.4 | -9% |
| High Street | 3,218 | 278.2 | +214% |
| Tovil | 459 | 70.0 | -21% |
| Barming Heath & Teston | 971 | 113.5 | +28% |
| Grove Green & Vinters Park | 409 | 50.7 | -43% |
| Shepway | 1,267 | 100.5 | +13% |
The 10 locations below account for 53% of the crime recorded in Allington & Bridge over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “St Peter'S Street” (72).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near St Peter'S Street | 72 |
| On or near Supermarket | 65 |
| On or near London Road Rocky Hill | 48 |
| On or near Doddington Court | 44 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 35 |
| On or near Bluebell Way | 31 |
| On or near Pevensey Court | 26 |
| On or near Buckland Hill | 25 |
| On or near Nightingale Road | 25 |
| On or near Bedford Place | 21 |
Of the 617 crimes in Allington & Bridge with a recorded outcome, 41% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 128 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 250 | 40.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 212 | 34.4% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 52 | 8.4% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 40 | 6.5% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 26 | 4.2% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 9 | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
Allington & Bridge has an estimated population of 8,404 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (9.1%, against 17.1%), more private renting (29%, against 20%) and fewer students (5.2%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Allington & Bridge average decile 6.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Allington & Bridge | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 21.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 32.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 18.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 61.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 29.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Allington & Bridge a safe place to live?
Allington & Bridge recorded 88.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,539th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Allington & Bridge?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 243 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (128).
Is crime in Allington & Bridge going up or down?
Recorded crime in Allington & Bridge was down 15% on the year before: 745 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 876 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Allington & Bridge?
About 8,404 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Allington & Bridge?
Allington & Bridge is policed by Kent.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.