Crime in Loose & Linton: statistics, rates and trends
669 crimes were recorded in Loose & Linton in the 12 months to August 2026, 64.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 36% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Loose & Linton at a glance
- Crime trends in Loose & Linton
- Types of crime in Loose & Linton
- Loose & Linton compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Loose & Linton
- What happened after crimes were reported in Loose & Linton
- Demographics of Loose & Linton
- Questions about crime in Loose & Linton
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (253), anti-social behaviour (144) and criminal damage and arson (95) made up 74% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,475th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Loose & Linton | Maidstone | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 669 | 16,356 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 64.0 | 87.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +36% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 10,450 | 187,767 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Loose & Linton peaked in the year to August 2021 (706 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (492). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 7%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 669 | 64.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 492 | 47.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 516 | 49.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 565 | 54.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 632 | 60.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 706 | 67.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 626 | 59.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 577 | 55.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 626 | 59.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 58 |
| July 2026 | 80 |
| June 2026 | 50 |
| May 2026 | 73 |
| April 2026 | 58 |
| March 2026 | 56 |
| February 2026 | 34 |
| January 2026 | 45 |
| December 2025 | 71 |
| November 2025 | 57 |
| October 2025 | 47 |
| September 2025 | 40 |
Compared with England and Wales, Loose & Linton recorded notably more criminal damage and arson (35% above the national rate) and other crime (31% above the national rate), and notably less vehicle crime (58% below) and violence and sexual offences (29% below). On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 48 to 95 and anti-social behaviour rose from 91 to 144.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 253 | 24.2 | 34.2 | +38% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 144 | 13.8 | 15.4 | +58% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 95 | 9.1 | 6.7 | +98% |
| Other theft | 55 | 5.3 | 6.4 | +31% |
| Other crime | 29 | 2.8 | 2.1 | +21% |
| Vehicle crime | 22 | 2.1 | 5.0 | -4% |
| Burglary | 18 | 1.7 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 18 | 1.7 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Public order | 14 | 1.3 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Drugs | 8 | 0.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Loose & Linton; the highest is High Street, Maidstone (278.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton (43.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Loose & Linton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tovil | 459 | 70.0 | +9% |
| Coxheath & Farleigh | 438 | 59.7 | -7% |
| Shepway | 1,267 | 100.5 | +57% |
| Park Wood & Mangravet | 1,115 | 117.4 | +83% |
| Fant & Oakwood | 1,276 | 101.3 | +58% |
| Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton | 137 | 43.3 | -32% |
| High Street | 3,218 | 278.2 | +335% |
| Barming Heath & Teston | 971 | 113.5 | +77% |
The 10 locations below account for 41% of the crime recorded in Loose & Linton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (56).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 56 |
| On or near Shernolds | 48 |
| On or near Lakelands | 31 |
| On or near North View | 25 |
| On or near Boughton Lane | 19 |
| On or near Hawkes Way | 19 |
| On or near Massey Close | 19 |
| On or near Pearce Gardens | 19 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 19 |
| On or near Strachan Close | 19 |
Of the 525 crimes in Loose & Linton with a recorded outcome, 45% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 144 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 238 | 45.3% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 189 | 36.0% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 50 | 9.5% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 14 | 2.7% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 1.1% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
Loose & Linton has an estimated population of 10,450 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (10%, against 23%), less social housing (8.6%, against 17.1%) and less private renting (11%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Loose & Linton average decile 7.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Loose & Linton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 32.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Loose & Linton a safe place to live?
Loose & Linton recorded 64.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,475th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were criminal damage and arson and other crime.
What is the most common crime in Loose & Linton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 253 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (144).
Is crime in Loose & Linton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Loose & Linton was up 36% on the year before: 669 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 492 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Loose & Linton?
About 10,450 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Loose & Linton?
Loose & Linton 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.