Crime in Fant & Oakwood: statistics, rates and trends
1,276 crimes were recorded in Fant & Oakwood in the 12 months to July 2026, 101.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Fant & Oakwood
- Questions about crime in Fant & Oakwood
- About this data
1,276 crimes were recorded in Fant & Oakwood in the 12 months to July 2026, 101.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 465 reports (36% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Fant & Oakwood has the 1,209th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Fant & Oakwood | Maidstone | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,276 | 16,230 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 101.3 | 86.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 12,591 | 187,767 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Fant & Oakwood was highest in the year to July 2022 (1,390 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (1,172). Over the whole period it fell 1%, 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 | 1,276 | 101.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,383 | 109.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,197 | 95.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,172 | 93.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,390 | 110.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,340 | 106.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,312 | 104.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,263 | 100.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,295 | 102.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 92 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Fant & Oakwood 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 anti-social behaviour.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+71%) and anti-social behaviour (+52%). The largest falls were in other crime (-46%) and burglary (-44%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 465 | 36.9 | 1.08 | -24% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 353 | 28.0 | 1.83 | +52% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 106 | 8.4 | 1.24 | -18% |
| Other theft | 87 | 6.9 | 1.08 | +10% |
| Vehicle crime | 49 | 3.9 | 0.79 | -6% |
| Public order | 48 | 3.8 | 0.57 | -28% |
| Drugs | 47 | 3.7 | 1.14 | -25% |
| Shoplifting | 41 | 3.3 | 0.39 | +71% |
| Other crime | 28 | 2.2 | 1.05 | -46% |
| Burglary | 19 | 1.5 | 0.43 | -44% |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 1.0 | 0.98 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 0.6 | 0.77 | -20% |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.6 | 0.47 | -20% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.4 | 0.24 | +25% |
Violence and sexual offences in Fant & Oakwood
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Fant & Oakwood recorded 465 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (36.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 36.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Fant & Oakwood
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Fant & Oakwood recorded 353 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 52% on the year before. It made up 27.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Fant & Oakwood
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Fant & Oakwood recorded 106 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Fant & Oakwood
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Fant & Oakwood recorded 87 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Fant & Oakwood
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Fant & Oakwood recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Fant & Oakwood
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Fant & Oakwood recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Fant & Oakwood
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Fant & Oakwood recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Fant & Oakwood
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Fant & Oakwood recorded 41 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 up 71% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Fant & Oakwood
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Fant & Oakwood recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 46% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Fant & Oakwood
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Fant & Oakwood recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Fant & Oakwood
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Fant & Oakwood recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Fant & Oakwood
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Fant & Oakwood recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Fant & Oakwood
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Fant & Oakwood recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Fant & Oakwood
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Fant & Oakwood recorded 5 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 25% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Fant & Oakwood, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Fant & Oakwood.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Fant & Oakwood |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tovil | 457 | 69.7 | -31% |
| Barming Heath & Teston | 948 | 110.8 | +9% |
| Palace Wood | 236 | 32.2 | -68% |
| Allington & Bridge | 724 | 86.1 | -15% |
| High Street | 3,264 | 282.2 | +178% |
| Penenden Heath | 1,214 | 78.7 | -22% |
| Loose & Linton | 645 | 61.7 | -39% |
| Coxheath & Farleigh | 434 | 59.2 | -42% |
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 Fant & Oakwood over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 139 |
| On or near Corbens Place | 67 |
| On or near Station Approach | 47 |
| On or near Bower Lane | 46 |
| On or near Woodford Road | 44 |
| On or near Penny Cress Gardens | 41 |
| On or near Farleigh Lane | 40 |
| On or near Victoria Orchard | 38 |
| On or near Hadlow Close | 37 |
| On or near Bazalgette Rise | 35 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Fant & Oakwood 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 | 383 | 30.0% |
| Not recorded | 353 | 27.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 303 | 23.7% |
| Under investigation | 83 | 6.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 45 | 3.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 29 | 2.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 27 | 2.1% |
| Local resolution | 20 | 1.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 11 | 0.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 10 | 0.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 0.8% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
Fant & Oakwood has an estimated population of 12,591. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Fant & Oakwood sits in decile 5.2, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Fant & Oakwood |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 68.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 54.9% |
| Social rented homes | 15.3% |
| Private rented homes | 29.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.2 |
Is Fant & Oakwood a safe place to live?
Fant & Oakwood recorded 101.3 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 Fant & Oakwood?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 465 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (353).
Is crime in Fant & Oakwood going up or down?
Recorded crime in Fant & Oakwood was down 8% on the year before: 1,276 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,383 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Fant & Oakwood?
Fant & Oakwood 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 Fant & Oakwood. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.