Crime in Headcorn & Sutton Valence: statistics, rates and trends
560 crimes were recorded in Headcorn & Sutton Valence in the 12 months to August 2026, 68.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Headcorn & Sutton Valence at a glance
- Crime trends in Headcorn & Sutton Valence
- Types of crime in Headcorn & Sutton Valence
- Headcorn & Sutton Valence compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Headcorn & Sutton Valence
- What happened after crimes were reported in Headcorn & Sutton Valence
- Demographics of Headcorn & Sutton Valence
- Questions about crime in Headcorn & Sutton Valence
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (195), anti-social behaviour (122) and other theft (69) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,284th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Headcorn & Sutton Valence | Maidstone | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 560 | 16,356 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 68.6 | 87.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 8,158 | 187,767 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Headcorn & Sutton Valence of any year here (560 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 7%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 560 | 68.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 574 | 70.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 677 | 83.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 633 | 77.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 602 | 73.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 597 | 73.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 718 | 88.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 628 | 77.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 601 | 73.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 61 |
| July 2026 | 50 |
| June 2026 | 49 |
| May 2026 | 40 |
| April 2026 | 60 |
| March 2026 | 47 |
| February 2026 | 39 |
| January 2026 | 40 |
| December 2025 | 47 |
| November 2025 | 34 |
| October 2025 | 44 |
| September 2025 | 49 |
Compared with England and Wales, Headcorn & Sutton Valence recorded notably more other crime (45% above the national rate) and other theft (31% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (70% below) and violence and sexual offences (30% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 95 to 122 and other theft rose from 56 to 69, while violence and sexual offences fell from 247 to 195.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 195 | 23.9 | 34.2 | -21% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 122 | 15.0 | 15.4 | +28% |
| Other theft | 69 | 8.5 | 6.4 | +23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 52 | 6.4 | 6.7 | -9% |
| Other crime | 25 | 3.1 | 2.1 | 0% |
| Shoplifting | 21 | 2.6 | 8.5 | 0% |
| Burglary | 18 | 2.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 18 | 2.2 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Public order | 14 | 1.7 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Drugs | 13 | 1.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.9 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Headcorn & Sutton Valence; the highest is Park Wood & Mangravet (117.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Bearsted & Downswood (35.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Headcorn & Sutton Valence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staplehurst | 468 | 61.3 | -11% |
| Leeds & Langley | 638 | 67.2 | -2% |
| Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton | 137 | 43.3 | -37% |
| Park Wood & Mangravet | 1,115 | 117.4 | +71% |
| Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs | 847 | 82.1 | +20% |
| Shepway | 1,267 | 100.5 | +46% |
| Bearsted & Downswood | 340 | 35.0 | -49% |
| Loose & Linton | 669 | 64.0 | -7% |
The 10 locations below account for 46% of the crime recorded in Headcorn & Sutton Valence over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “High Street” (56).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near High Street | 56 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 42 |
| On or near North Street | 27 |
| On or near Lenham Road | 25 |
| On or near Ash Way | 24 |
| On or near Ashleigh Gardens | 23 |
| On or near Headcorn Road | 23 |
| On or near Court Broomes | 14 |
| On or near A274 | 11 |
| On or near Brooklands | 11 |
Of the 438 crimes in Headcorn & Sutton Valence with a recorded outcome, 44% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 122 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 192 | 43.8% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 144 | 32.9% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 40 | 9.1% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 21 | 4.8% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 1.8% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Headcorn & Sutton Valence has an estimated population of 8,158 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (9.8%, against 23.3%), fewer students (4.8%, against 7.9%) and less social housing (11%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Headcorn & Sutton Valence average decile 4.9 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Headcorn & Sutton Valence | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 33.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 9.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Headcorn & Sutton Valence a safe place to live?
Headcorn & Sutton Valence recorded 68.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,284th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime and other theft.
What is the most common crime in Headcorn & Sutton Valence?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 195 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (122).
Is crime in Headcorn & Sutton Valence going up or down?
Recorded crime in Headcorn & Sutton Valence was down 2% on the year before: 560 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 574 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Headcorn & Sutton Valence?
About 8,158 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Headcorn & Sutton Valence?
Headcorn & Sutton Valence 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.