Crime in Fant & Oakwood: statistics, rates and trends
1,276 crimes were recorded in Fant & Oakwood in the 12 months to August 2026, 101.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Fant & Oakwood at a glance
- Crime trends in Fant & Oakwood
- Types of crime in Fant & Oakwood
- Fant & Oakwood compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Fant & Oakwood
- What happened after crimes were reported in Fant & Oakwood
- Demographics of Fant & Oakwood
- Questions about crime in Fant & Oakwood
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (464), anti-social behaviour (347) and criminal damage and arson (107) made up 72% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,200th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Fant & Oakwood | Maidstone | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,276 | 16,356 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 101.3 | 87.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 12,591 | 187,767 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Fant & Oakwood peaked in the year to August 2022 (1,374 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (1,146). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 6%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,276 | 101.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,351 | 107.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,239 | 98.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,146 | 91.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,374 | 109.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,362 | 108.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,293 | 102.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,225 | 97.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,355 | 107.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 92 |
| July 2026 | 117 |
| June 2026 | 98 |
| May 2026 | 100 |
| April 2026 | 134 |
| March 2026 | 110 |
| February 2026 | 92 |
| January 2026 | 98 |
| December 2025 | 108 |
| November 2025 | 113 |
| October 2025 | 102 |
| September 2025 | 112 |
Compared with England and Wales, Fant & Oakwood recorded notably more anti-social behaviour (79% above the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (26% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (59% below) and burglary (51% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 24 to 44 and anti-social behaviour rose from 229 to 347, while other crime fell from 49 to 28 and burglary fell from 32 to 22.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 464 | 36.9 | 34.2 | -24% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 347 | 27.6 | 15.4 | +52% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 107 | 8.5 | 6.7 | -11% |
| Other theft | 86 | 6.8 | 6.4 | +9% |
| Vehicle crime | 53 | 4.2 | 5.0 | +8% |
| Public order | 47 | 3.7 | 6.7 | -28% |
| Drugs | 44 | 3.5 | 3.3 | -27% |
| Shoplifting | 44 | 3.5 | 8.5 | +83% |
| Other crime | 28 | 2.2 | 2.1 | -43% |
| Burglary | 22 | 1.7 | 3.6 | -31% |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 1.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 0.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Fant & Oakwood; 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 Fant & Oakwood |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tovil | 459 | 70.0 | -31% |
| Barming Heath & Teston | 971 | 113.5 | +12% |
| Palace Wood | 231 | 31.6 | -69% |
| Allington & Bridge | 745 | 88.6 | -13% |
| High Street | 3,218 | 278.2 | +175% |
| Penenden Heath | 1,239 | 80.4 | -21% |
| Loose & Linton | 669 | 64.0 | -37% |
| Coxheath & Farleigh | 438 | 59.7 | -41% |
The 10 locations below account for 42% of the crime recorded in Fant & Oakwood over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (141).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 141 |
| On or near Corbens Place | 66 |
| On or near Bower Lane | 45 |
| On or near Woodford Road | 45 |
| On or near Station Approach | 44 |
| On or near Penny Cress Gardens | 43 |
| On or near Farleigh Lane | 39 |
| On or near Hadlow Close | 37 |
| On or near Victoria Orchard | 37 |
| On or near Bazalgette Rise | 34 |
Of the 929 crimes in Fant & Oakwood with a recorded outcome, 34% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 347 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 384 | 41.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 313 | 33.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 76 | 8.2% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 49 | 5.3% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 29 | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 26 | 2.8% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 21 | 2.3% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 10 | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 10 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Fant & Oakwood has an estimated population of 12,591 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (30%, against 20%), a younger population (12%, against 19%) and fewer retired residents (15%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Fant & Oakwood average decile 5.2 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Fant & Oakwood | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 66.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 14.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 32.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 21.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 54.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 15.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 29.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Fant & Oakwood a safe place to live?
Fant & Oakwood recorded 101.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,200th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Fant & Oakwood?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 464 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (347).
Is crime in Fant & Oakwood going up or down?
Recorded crime in Fant & Oakwood was down 6% on the year before: 1,276 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,351 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Fant & Oakwood?
About 12,591 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 12% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Fant & Oakwood?
Fant & Oakwood 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.