Crime in High Street, Maidstone: statistics, rates and trends
3,218 crimes were recorded in High Street, Maidstone in the 12 months to August 2026, 278.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in High Street, Maidstone at a glance
- Crime trends in High Street, Maidstone
- Types of crime in High Street, Maidstone
- High Street, Maidstone compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in High Street, Maidstone
- What happened after crimes were reported in High Street, Maidstone
- Demographics of High Street, Maidstone
- Questions about crime in High Street, Maidstone
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,061), anti-social behaviour (613) and shoplifting (438) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 90th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | High Street, Maidstone | Maidstone | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 3,218 | 16,356 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 278.2 | 87.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 11,566 | 187,767 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in High Street, Maidstone of any year here (3,218 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 31%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 3,218 | 278.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 3,349 | 289.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 3,644 | 315.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 3,690 | 319.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 4,155 | 359.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 3,893 | 336.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 4,115 | 355.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 4,293 | 371.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 4,687 | 405.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 271 |
| July 2026 | 288 |
| June 2026 | 285 |
| May 2026 | 278 |
| April 2026 | 297 |
| March 2026 | 254 |
| February 2026 | 251 |
| January 2026 | 255 |
| December 2025 | 256 |
| November 2025 | 275 |
| October 2025 | 285 |
| September 2025 | 223 |
Compared with England and Wales, High Street, Maidstone recorded notably more drugs (4.8 times the national rate), shoplifting (4.5 times the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (3.5 times the national rate). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 512 to 613, while possession of weapons fell from 54 to 27 and robbery fell from 43 to 31.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,061 | 91.7 | 34.2 | -11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 613 | 53.0 | 15.4 | +20% |
| Shoplifting | 438 | 37.9 | 8.5 | +7% |
| Other theft | 226 | 19.5 | 6.4 | +11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 223 | 19.3 | 6.7 | -21% |
| Public order | 184 | 15.9 | 6.7 | -6% |
| Drugs | 181 | 15.6 | 3.3 | -9% |
| Other crime | 71 | 6.1 | 2.1 | -1% |
| Vehicle crime | 58 | 5.0 | 5.0 | -21% |
| Burglary | 55 | 4.8 | 3.6 | 0% |
| Theft from the person | 34 | 2.9 | 1.7 | 0% |
| Robbery | 31 | 2.7 | 1.4 | -28% |
| Possession of weapons | 27 | 2.3 | 1.0 | -50% |
| Bicycle theft | 16 | 1.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
High Street, Maidstone has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs High Street, Maidstone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tovil | 459 | 70.0 | -75% |
| Penenden Heath | 1,239 | 80.4 | -71% |
| Allington & Bridge | 745 | 88.6 | -68% |
| Fant & Oakwood | 1,276 | 101.3 | -64% |
| Grove Green & Vinters Park | 409 | 50.7 | -82% |
| Shepway | 1,267 | 100.5 | -64% |
| Palace Wood | 231 | 31.6 | -89% |
| Loose & Linton | 669 | 64.0 | -77% |
The 10 locations below account for 50% of the crime recorded in High Street, Maidstone over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Gabriel'S Hill” (245).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Gabriel'S Hill | 245 |
| On or near Parking Area | 232 |
| On or near Granada Street | 228 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 179 |
| On or near Bank Street | 155 |
| On or near Supermarket | 145 |
| On or near Nightclub | 126 |
| On or near Week Street | 117 |
| On or near Police Station | 89 |
| On or near Padsole Lane | 82 |
Of the 2,605 crimes in High Street, Maidstone with a recorded outcome, 33% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 9.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 613 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 854 | 32.8% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 789 | 30.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 261 | 10.0% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 253 | 9.7% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 197 | 7.6% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 106 | 4.1% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 58 | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 42 | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 22 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 17 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
High Street, Maidstone has an estimated population of 11,566 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (38%, against 20%), more households without a car (33%, against 23%) and a younger population (11%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up High Street, Maidstone average decile 3.5 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | High Street, Maidstone | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 64.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 13.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 29.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 33.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 43.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 18.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 38.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.5 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 13.6% | 10.1% (England) |
Is High Street, Maidstone a safe place to live?
High Street, Maidstone recorded 278.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 90th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were drugs and shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in High Street, Maidstone?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,061 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (613).
Is crime in High Street, Maidstone going up or down?
Recorded crime in High Street, Maidstone was down 4% on the year before: 3,218 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 3,349 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of High Street, Maidstone?
About 11,566 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 11% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers High Street, Maidstone?
High Street, Maidstone 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.