Crime in Barming Heath & Teston: statistics, rates and trends
948 crimes were recorded in Barming Heath & Teston in the 12 months to July 2026, 110.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Barming Heath & Teston
- Questions about crime in Barming Heath & Teston
- About this data
948 crimes were recorded in Barming Heath & Teston in the 12 months to July 2026, 110.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 495 reports (52% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Barming Heath & Teston has the 999th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Barming Heath & Teston | Maidstone | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 948 | 16,230 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 110.8 | 86.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 8,557 | 187,767 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Barming Heath & Teston was highest in the year to July 2024 (1,048 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (852). Over the whole period it rose 7%, 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 | 948 | 110.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 917 | 107.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,048 | 122.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 856 | 100.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 852 | 99.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,025 | 119.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,009 | 117.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 862 | 100.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 890 | 104.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 76 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Barming Heath & Teston 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 violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+36%) and other theft (+14%). The largest falls were in public order (-31%) and shoplifting (-29%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 495 | 57.8 | 1.69 | +4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 144 | 16.8 | 1.10 | +10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 82 | 9.6 | 1.41 | -12% |
| Other theft | 58 | 6.8 | 1.06 | +14% |
| Shoplifting | 39 | 4.6 | 0.55 | -29% |
| Public order | 36 | 4.2 | 0.63 | -31% |
| Vehicle crime | 34 | 4.0 | 0.81 | +36% |
| Burglary | 21 | 2.5 | 0.69 | +162% |
| Drugs | 14 | 1.6 | 0.50 | +56% |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.3 | 0.61 | -21% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 1.1 | 1.08 | +200% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.28 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.14 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.09 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Barming Heath & Teston
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Barming Heath & Teston recorded 495 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (57.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 52.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Barming Heath & Teston
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Barming Heath & Teston recorded 144 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 15.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Barming Heath & Teston
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Barming Heath & Teston recorded 82 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Barming Heath & Teston
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Barming Heath & Teston recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Barming Heath & Teston
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Barming Heath & Teston recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Barming Heath & Teston
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Barming Heath & Teston recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Barming Heath & Teston
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Barming Heath & Teston recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Barming Heath & Teston
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Barming Heath & Teston recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 162% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Barming Heath & Teston
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Barming Heath & Teston recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 56% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Barming Heath & Teston
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Barming Heath & Teston recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Barming Heath & Teston
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Barming Heath & Teston recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Barming Heath & Teston
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Barming Heath & Teston recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Barming Heath & Teston
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Barming Heath & Teston recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Barming Heath & Teston
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Barming Heath & Teston recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Barming Heath & Teston, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Barming Heath & Teston.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Barming Heath & Teston |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fant & Oakwood | 1,276 | 101.3 | -9% |
| Palace Wood | 236 | 32.2 | -71% |
| Allington & Bridge | 724 | 86.1 | -22% |
| Tovil | 457 | 69.7 | -37% |
| High Street | 3,264 | 282.2 | +155% |
| Coxheath & Farleigh | 434 | 59.2 | -47% |
| Loose & Linton | 645 | 61.7 | -44% |
| Penenden Heath | 1,214 | 78.7 | -29% |
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 Barming Heath & Teston over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hospital | 393 |
| On or near Coriander Drive | 45 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 32 |
| On or near East Farleigh | 29 |
| On or near B2246 | 24 |
| On or near Silverdale | 21 |
| On or near Fennel Close | 19 |
| On or near Parsley Way | 19 |
| On or near Burdock Court | 18 |
| On or near Hambledon Court | 17 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Barming Heath & Teston 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 388 | 40.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 214 | 22.6% |
| Not recorded | 144 | 15.2% |
| Under investigation | 66 | 7.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 38 | 4.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 26 | 2.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 21 | 2.2% |
| Local resolution | 19 | 2.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 18 | 1.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.4% |
Barming Heath & Teston has an estimated population of 8,557. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Barming Heath & Teston sits in decile 7.3, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Barming Heath & Teston |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.0% |
| Social rented homes | 10.3% |
| Private rented homes | 14.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.3 |
Is Barming Heath & Teston a safe place to live?
Barming Heath & Teston recorded 110.8 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 Barming Heath & Teston?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 495 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (144).
Is crime in Barming Heath & Teston going up or down?
Recorded crime in Barming Heath & Teston was up 3% on the year before: 948 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 917 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Barming Heath & Teston?
Barming Heath & Teston 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 Barming Heath & Teston. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.