Crime in Park Wood & Mangravet: statistics, rates and trends
1,115 crimes were recorded in Park Wood & Mangravet in the 12 months to August 2026, 117.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Park Wood & Mangravet at a glance
- Crime trends in Park Wood & Mangravet
- Types of crime in Park Wood & Mangravet
- Park Wood & Mangravet compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Park Wood & Mangravet
- What happened after crimes were reported in Park Wood & Mangravet
- Demographics of Park Wood & Mangravet
- Questions about crime in Park Wood & Mangravet
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (442), anti-social behaviour (278) and criminal damage and arson (112) made up 75% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 863rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Park Wood & Mangravet | Maidstone | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,115 | 16,356 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 117.4 | 87.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -11% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 9,498 | 187,767 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Park Wood & Mangravet of any year here (1,115 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 12%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,115 | 117.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,251 | 131.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,663 | 175.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,676 | 176.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,603 | 168.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,646 | 173.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,771 | 186.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,604 | 168.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,272 | 133.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 135 |
| July 2026 | 95 |
| June 2026 | 93 |
| May 2026 | 92 |
| April 2026 | 76 |
| March 2026 | 88 |
| February 2026 | 80 |
| January 2026 | 92 |
| December 2025 | 69 |
| November 2025 | 111 |
| October 2025 | 95 |
| September 2025 | 89 |
Compared with England and Wales, Park Wood & Mangravet recorded notably more anti-social behaviour (91% above the national rate), other crime (79% above the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (75% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (65% below) and public order (51% below). On the year before, burglary rose from 21 to 27 and anti-social behaviour rose from 217 to 278, while shoplifting fell from 117 to 28 and drugs fell from 42 to 25.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 442 | 46.5 | 34.2 | -8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 278 | 29.3 | 15.4 | +28% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 112 | 11.8 | 6.7 | -18% |
| Other theft | 77 | 8.1 | 6.4 | +3% |
| Vehicle crime | 41 | 4.3 | 5.0 | +21% |
| Other crime | 36 | 3.8 | 2.1 | -28% |
| Public order | 31 | 3.3 | 6.7 | -38% |
| Shoplifting | 28 | 2.9 | 8.5 | -76% |
| Burglary | 27 | 2.8 | 3.6 | +29% |
| Drugs | 25 | 2.6 | 3.3 | -40% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Park Wood & Mangravet; the highest is High Street, Maidstone (278.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Bearsted & Downswood (35.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Park Wood & Mangravet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepway | 1,267 | 100.5 | -14% |
| Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton | 137 | 43.3 | -63% |
| Loose & Linton | 669 | 64.0 | -45% |
| Leeds & Langley | 638 | 67.2 | -43% |
| Bearsted & Downswood | 340 | 35.0 | -70% |
| Tovil | 459 | 70.0 | -40% |
| High Street | 3,218 | 278.2 | +137% |
| Grove Green & Vinters Park | 409 | 50.7 | -57% |
The 10 locations below account for 33% of the crime recorded in Park Wood & Mangravet over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Theatre/Concert Hall” (65).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 65 |
| On or near Darwin Avenue | 52 |
| On or near Brishing Road | 36 |
| On or near Hollingworth Road | 34 |
| On or near St Ronan'S Close | 34 |
| On or near Clare Way | 33 |
| On or near Bellmeadow | 31 |
| On or near Dudley Close | 29 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 29 |
| On or near Brushwood Close | 28 |
Of the 837 crimes in Park Wood & Mangravet with a recorded outcome, 32% 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 278 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 390 | 46.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 269 | 32.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 61 | 7.3% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 24 | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 23 | 2.7% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 23 | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 20 | 2.4% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 10 | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Park Wood & Mangravet has an estimated population of 9,498 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (41%, against 17%), more children (28%, against 18%) and less private renting (10%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Park Wood & Mangravet average decile 2.8 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Park Wood & Mangravet | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 27.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 13.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 21.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 22.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 22.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 48.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 41.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.8 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 16.5% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Park Wood & Mangravet a safe place to live?
Park Wood & Mangravet recorded 117.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 863rd 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 other crime.
What is the most common crime in Park Wood & Mangravet?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 442 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (278).
Is crime in Park Wood & Mangravet going up or down?
Recorded crime in Park Wood & Mangravet was down 11% on the year before: 1,115 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,251 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Park Wood & Mangravet?
About 9,498 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 10% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Park Wood & Mangravet?
Park Wood & Mangravet 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.