Crime in Coxheath & Farleigh: statistics, rates and trends
434 crimes were recorded in Coxheath & Farleigh in the 12 months to July 2026, 59.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Coxheath & Farleigh at a glance
- Crime trends in Coxheath & Farleigh
- Types of crime in Coxheath & Farleigh
- Coxheath & Farleigh compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Coxheath & Farleigh
- What happened after crimes were reported in Coxheath & Farleigh
- Population and deprivation in Coxheath & Farleigh
- Questions about crime in Coxheath & Farleigh
- About this data
434 crimes were recorded in Coxheath & Farleigh in the 12 months to July 2026, 59.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 173 reports (40% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Coxheath & Farleigh has the 2,634th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Coxheath & Farleigh | Maidstone | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 434 | 16,230 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 59.2 | 86.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 7,337 | 187,767 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Coxheath & Farleigh was highest in the year to July 2020 (454 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (325). Over the whole period it rose 21%, 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 | 434 | 59.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 448 | 61.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 325 | 44.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 375 | 51.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 382 | 52.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 401 | 54.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 454 | 61.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 400 | 54.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 360 | 49.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 36 |
| June 2026 | 37 |
| May 2026 | 31 |
| April 2026 | 40 |
| March 2026 | 34 |
| February 2026 | 24 |
| January 2026 | 37 |
| December 2025 | 33 |
| November 2025 | 23 |
| October 2025 | 31 |
| September 2025 | 61 |
| August 2025 | 47 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Coxheath & Farleigh 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. The largest falls were in public order (-33%) and shoplifting (-14%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 173 | 23.6 | 0.69 | +5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 73 | 9.9 | 0.65 | -9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 46 | 6.3 | 0.92 | -4% |
| Other theft | 29 | 4.0 | 0.62 | +53% |
| Shoplifting | 24 | 3.3 | 0.39 | -14% |
| Drugs | 21 | 2.9 | 0.88 | -5% |
| Public order | 18 | 2.5 | 0.37 | -33% |
| Other crime | 17 | 2.3 | 1.10 | -6% |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 2.0 | 0.42 | -12% |
| Burglary | 6 | 0.8 | 0.23 | -57% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.7 | 0.70 | -29% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.4 | 0.30 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.4 | 0.24 | +200% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.17 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Coxheath & Farleigh
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Coxheath & Farleigh recorded 173 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 39.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Coxheath & Farleigh
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Coxheath & Farleigh recorded 73 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 16.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Coxheath & Farleigh
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Coxheath & Farleigh recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 10.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Coxheath & Farleigh
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Coxheath & Farleigh recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 53% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Coxheath & Farleigh
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Coxheath & Farleigh recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Coxheath & Farleigh
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Coxheath & Farleigh recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Coxheath & Farleigh
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Coxheath & Farleigh recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Coxheath & Farleigh
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Coxheath & Farleigh recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Coxheath & Farleigh
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Coxheath & Farleigh recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Coxheath & Farleigh
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Coxheath & Farleigh recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Coxheath & Farleigh
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Coxheath & Farleigh recorded 5 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 29% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Coxheath & Farleigh
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Coxheath & Farleigh recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Coxheath & Farleigh
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Coxheath & Farleigh recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Coxheath & Farleigh
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Coxheath & Farleigh recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 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.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Coxheath & Farleigh, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Coxheath & Farleigh.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Coxheath & Farleigh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loose & Linton | 645 | 61.7 | +4% |
| Tovil | 457 | 69.7 | +18% |
| Fant & Oakwood | 1,276 | 101.3 | +71% |
| Barming Heath & Teston | 948 | 110.8 | +87% |
| Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton | 146 | 46.2 | -22% |
| Park Wood & Mangravet | 1,070 | 112.7 | +90% |
| Shepway | 1,285 | 102.0 | +72% |
| High Street | 3,264 | 282.2 | +377% |
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 Coxheath & Farleigh over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Stockett Lane | 38 |
| On or near Heath Road | 32 |
| On or near Parking Area | 26 |
| On or near The Beacons | 25 |
| On or near Capell Close | 19 |
| On or near Victoria Court | 18 |
| On or near St Lawrence Crescent | 16 |
| On or near Lasius Drive | 15 |
| On or near Clock House Rise | 12 |
| On or near Swallow Road | 12 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Coxheath & Farleigh 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 | 148 | 34.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 135 | 31.1% |
| Not recorded | 73 | 16.8% |
| Under investigation | 32 | 7.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 2.8% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 2.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 1.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 1.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 1.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Coxheath & Farleigh has an estimated population of 7,337. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Coxheath & Farleigh sits in decile 5.1, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Coxheath & Farleigh |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.1 |
Is Coxheath & Farleigh a safe place to live?
Coxheath & Farleigh recorded 59.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than 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 Coxheath & Farleigh?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 173 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (73).
Is crime in Coxheath & Farleigh going up or down?
Recorded crime in Coxheath & Farleigh was down 3% on the year before: 434 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 448 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Coxheath & Farleigh?
Coxheath & Farleigh 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 Coxheath & Farleigh. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.