Crime in Barming Heath & Teston: statistics, rates and trends
971 crimes were recorded in Barming Heath & Teston in the 12 months to August 2026, 113.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Barming Heath & Teston at a glance
- Crime trends in Barming Heath & Teston
- Types of crime in Barming Heath & Teston
- Barming Heath & Teston compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Barming Heath & Teston
- What happened after crimes were reported in Barming Heath & Teston
- Demographics of Barming Heath & Teston
- Questions about crime in Barming Heath & Teston
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (502), anti-social behaviour (141) and criminal damage and arson (97) made up 76% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 940th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Barming Heath & Teston | Maidstone | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 971 | 16,356 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 113.5 | 87.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 8,557 | 187,767 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Barming Heath & Teston peaked in the year to August 2020 (1,040 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (839). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 5%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 971 | 113.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 930 | 108.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,032 | 120.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 855 | 99.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 847 | 99.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,004 | 117.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,040 | 121.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 839 | 98.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 921 | 107.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 99 |
| July 2026 | 76 |
| June 2026 | 79 |
| May 2026 | 94 |
| April 2026 | 67 |
| March 2026 | 101 |
| February 2026 | 64 |
| January 2026 | 94 |
| December 2025 | 81 |
| November 2025 | 85 |
| October 2025 | 65 |
| September 2025 | 66 |
Compared with England and Wales, Barming Heath & Teston recorded notably more violence and sexual offences (71% above the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (68% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (49% below) and public order (40% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 25 to 33 and other theft rose from 51 to 66, while shoplifting fell from 59 to 37 and public order fell from 50 to 34.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 502 | 58.7 | 34.2 | +4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 141 | 16.5 | 15.4 | 0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 97 | 11.3 | 6.7 | +14% |
| Other theft | 66 | 7.7 | 6.4 | +29% |
| Shoplifting | 37 | 4.3 | 8.5 | -37% |
| Public order | 34 | 4.0 | 6.7 | -32% |
| Vehicle crime | 33 | 3.9 | 5.0 | +32% |
| Burglary | 20 | 2.3 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 13 | 1.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 13 | 1.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 1.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Barming Heath & Teston; 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 Barming Heath & Teston |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fant & Oakwood | 1,276 | 101.3 | -11% |
| Palace Wood | 231 | 31.6 | -72% |
| Allington & Bridge | 745 | 88.6 | -22% |
| Tovil | 459 | 70.0 | -38% |
| High Street | 3,218 | 278.2 | +145% |
| Coxheath & Farleigh | 438 | 59.7 | -47% |
| Loose & Linton | 669 | 64.0 | -44% |
| Penenden Heath | 1,239 | 80.4 | -29% |
The 10 locations below account for 65% of the crime recorded in Barming Heath & Teston over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Hospital” (407).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hospital | 407 |
| On or near Coriander Drive | 51 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 26 |
| On or near Parsley Way | 25 |
| On or near B2246 | 23 |
| On or near East Farleigh | 23 |
| On or near Silverdale | 23 |
| On or near Fennel Close | 19 |
| On or near Burdock Court | 17 |
| On or near Springwood Close | 16 |
Of the 830 crimes in Barming Heath & Teston with a recorded outcome, 27% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 141 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 388 | 46.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 228 | 27.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 85 | 10.2% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 31 | 3.7% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 27 | 3.3% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 21 | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 19 | 2.3% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 17 | 2.0% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
Barming Heath & Teston has an estimated population of 8,557 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (11%, against 23%), less social housing (10%, against 17%) and less private renting (15%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Barming Heath & Teston average decile 7.3 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Barming Heath & Teston | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 34.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Barming Heath & Teston a safe place to live?
Barming Heath & Teston recorded 113.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 940th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Barming Heath & Teston?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 502 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (141).
Is crime in Barming Heath & Teston going up or down?
Recorded crime in Barming Heath & Teston was up 4% on the year before: 971 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 930 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Barming Heath & Teston?
About 8,557 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 17% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Barming Heath & Teston?
Barming Heath & Teston 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.