Crime in Park Wood & Mangravet: statistics, rates and trends
1,070 crimes were recorded in Park Wood & Mangravet in the 12 months to July 2026, 112.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 20% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Park Wood & Mangravet
- Questions about crime in Park Wood & Mangravet
- About this data
1,070 crimes were recorded in Park Wood & Mangravet in the 12 months to July 2026, 112.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 20% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 431 reports (40% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Park Wood & Mangravet has the 955th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Park Wood & Mangravet | Maidstone | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,070 | 16,230 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 112.7 | 86.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -20% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 9,498 | 187,767 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Park Wood & Mangravet was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,795 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,070). Over the whole period it fell 13%, 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 | 1,070 | 112.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,335 | 140.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,608 | 169.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,707 | 179.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,625 | 171.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,639 | 172.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,795 | 189.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,547 | 162.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,233 | 129.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 90 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Park Wood & Mangravet 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+24%) and burglary (+23%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-84%) and public order (-47%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 431 | 45.4 | 1.33 | -15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 247 | 26.0 | 1.70 | +20% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 113 | 11.9 | 1.75 | -19% |
| Other theft | 71 | 7.5 | 1.17 | -10% |
| Vehicle crime | 41 | 4.3 | 0.88 | +24% |
| Other crime | 36 | 3.8 | 1.79 | -28% |
| Public order | 30 | 3.2 | 0.48 | -47% |
| Drugs | 29 | 3.1 | 0.93 | -28% |
| Shoplifting | 28 | 2.9 | 0.36 | -84% |
| Burglary | 27 | 2.8 | 0.80 | +23% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.7 | 0.76 | -50% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.5 | 0.31 | +25% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.4 | 0.31 | +33% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.13 | -86% |
Violence and sexual offences in Park Wood & Mangravet
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Park Wood & Mangravet recorded 431 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (45.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 40.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Park Wood & Mangravet
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Park Wood & Mangravet recorded 247 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 23.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Park Wood & Mangravet
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Park Wood & Mangravet recorded 113 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 10.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Park Wood & Mangravet
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Park Wood & Mangravet recorded 71 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Park Wood & Mangravet
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Park Wood & Mangravet recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Park Wood & Mangravet
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Park Wood & Mangravet recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Park Wood & Mangravet
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Park Wood & Mangravet recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 47% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Park Wood & Mangravet
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Park Wood & Mangravet recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Park Wood & Mangravet
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Park Wood & Mangravet recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 84% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Park Wood & Mangravet
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Park Wood & Mangravet recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Park Wood & Mangravet
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Park Wood & Mangravet recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Park Wood & Mangravet
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Park Wood & Mangravet recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Park Wood & Mangravet
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Park Wood & Mangravet recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Park Wood & Mangravet
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Park Wood & Mangravet recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 86% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Park Wood & Mangravet, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Park Wood & Mangravet.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Park Wood & Mangravet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepway | 1,285 | 102.0 | -9% |
| Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton | 146 | 46.2 | -59% |
| Loose & Linton | 645 | 61.7 | -45% |
| Leeds & Langley | 632 | 66.6 | -41% |
| Bearsted & Downswood | 353 | 36.3 | -68% |
| Tovil | 457 | 69.7 | -38% |
| High Street | 3,264 | 282.2 | +151% |
| Grove Green & Vinters Park | 402 | 49.8 | -56% |
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 Park Wood & Mangravet over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 58 |
| On or near Darwin Avenue | 47 |
| On or near Brishing Road | 36 |
| On or near Hollingworth Road | 31 |
| On or near Cobb Way | 30 |
| On or near St Ronan'S Close | 30 |
| On or near Clare Way | 28 |
| On or near Acorn Place | 26 |
| On or near Bellmeadow | 26 |
| On or near Camp Way | 26 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Park Wood & Mangravet 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 | 376 | 35.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 273 | 25.5% |
| Not recorded | 247 | 23.1% |
| Under investigation | 53 | 5.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 27 | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 25 | 2.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 20 | 1.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 19 | 1.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 13 | 1.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 11 | 1.0% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Park Wood & Mangravet has an estimated population of 9,498. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Park Wood & Mangravet sits in decile 2.8, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Park Wood & Mangravet |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 27.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 48.2% |
| Social rented homes | 41.5% |
| Private rented homes | 10.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.8 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 16.5% |
Is Park Wood & Mangravet a safe place to live?
Park Wood & Mangravet recorded 112.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than 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 Park Wood & Mangravet?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 431 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (247).
Is crime in Park Wood & Mangravet going up or down?
Recorded crime in Park Wood & Mangravet was down 20% on the year before: 1,070 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,335 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Park Wood & Mangravet?
Park Wood & Mangravet 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 Park Wood & Mangravet. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.