Crime in Boxley Downs: statistics, rates and trends
450 crimes were recorded in Boxley Downs in the 12 months to August 2026, 60.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Boxley Downs at a glance
- Crime trends in Boxley Downs
- Types of crime in Boxley Downs
- Boxley Downs compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Boxley Downs
- What happened after crimes were reported in Boxley Downs
- Demographics of Boxley Downs
- Questions about crime in Boxley Downs
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (130), anti-social behaviour (98) and vehicle crime (53) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,582nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Boxley Downs | Maidstone | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 450 | 16,356 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 60.9 | 87.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -11% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 7,391 | 187,767 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Boxley Downs of any year here (450 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 32%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 450 | 60.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 505 | 68.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 545 | 73.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 543 | 73.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 512 | 69.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 570 | 77.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 703 | 95.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 601 | 81.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 663 | 89.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 36 |
| July 2026 | 60 |
| June 2026 | 31 |
| May 2026 | 34 |
| April 2026 | 52 |
| March 2026 | 32 |
| February 2026 | 19 |
| January 2026 | 39 |
| December 2025 | 53 |
| November 2025 | 29 |
| October 2025 | 37 |
| September 2025 | 28 |
Compared with England and Wales, Boxley Downs recorded notably more vehicle crime (44% above the national rate), and notably less violence and sexual offences (49% below) and burglary (20% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 80 to 98, while other theft fell from 77 to 46 and vehicle crime fell from 63 to 53.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 130 | 17.6 | 34.2 | -6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 98 | 13.3 | 15.4 | +22% |
| Vehicle crime | 53 | 7.2 | 5.0 | -16% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 51 | 6.9 | 6.7 | +13% |
| Other theft | 46 | 6.2 | 6.4 | -40% |
| Burglary | 21 | 2.8 | 3.6 | +5% |
| Other crime | 17 | 2.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Public order | 15 | 2.0 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 1.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.5 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Boxley Downs; 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 Boxley Downs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penenden Heath | 1,239 | 80.4 | +32% |
| Grove Green & Vinters Park | 409 | 50.7 | -17% |
| Allington & Bridge | 745 | 88.6 | +46% |
| Palace Wood | 231 | 31.6 | -48% |
| High Street | 3,218 | 278.2 | +357% |
| Bearsted & Downswood | 340 | 35.0 | -43% |
| Fant & Oakwood | 1,276 | 101.3 | +66% |
| Tovil | 459 | 70.0 | +15% |
The 10 locations below account for 42% of the crime recorded in Boxley Downs over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Park/Open Space” (30).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Park/Open Space | 30 |
| On or near Forstal Road | 23 |
| On or near Tyland Mews | 20 |
| On or near Yew Tree Close | 20 |
| On or near Conference/Exhibition Centre | 19 |
| On or near Grange Lane | 19 |
| On or near Lidsing Road | 17 |
| On or near Lock Lane | 15 |
| On or near Parking Area | 15 |
| On or near Autumn Glade | 13 |
Of the 352 crimes in Boxley Downs with a recorded outcome, 47% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 98 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 164 | 46.6% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 113 | 32.1% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 36 | 10.2% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 15 | 4.3% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 2.0% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 1.4% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Boxley Downs has an estimated population of 7,391 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (2.5%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (4.5%, against 23.3%) and less private renting (13%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Boxley Downs average decile 7.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Boxley Downs | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 66.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 20.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 30.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 4.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 84.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 2.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Boxley Downs a safe place to live?
Boxley Downs recorded 60.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,582nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Boxley Downs?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 130 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (98).
Is crime in Boxley Downs going up or down?
Recorded crime in Boxley Downs was down 11% on the year before: 450 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 505 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Boxley Downs?
About 7,391 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Boxley Downs?
Boxley Downs 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.