Crime in Coxheath: statistics, rates and trends
621 crimes were recorded in Coxheath in the 12 months to July 2026, 58.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Coxheath at a glance
- Crime trends in Coxheath
- Types of crime in Coxheath
- Coxheath compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Coxheath
- Streets with the most crime in Coxheath
- What happened after crimes were reported in Coxheath
- Population and deprivation in Coxheath
- Questions about crime in Coxheath
- About this data
621 crimes were recorded in Coxheath in the 12 months to July 2026, 58.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 241 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Coxheath has the 990th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Coxheath | Maidstone | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 621 | 16,230 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 58.8 | 86.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +9% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 10,563 | 187,767 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Coxheath was highest in the year to July 2026 (621 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (457). Over the whole period it rose 29%, 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 | 621 | 58.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 571 | 54.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 457 | 43.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 480 | 45.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 509 | 48.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 593 | 56.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 615 | 58.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 515 | 48.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 480 | 45.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 63 |
| June 2026 | 43 |
| May 2026 | 51 |
| April 2026 | 59 |
| March 2026 | 44 |
| February 2026 | 29 |
| January 2026 | 49 |
| December 2025 | 63 |
| November 2025 | 40 |
| October 2025 | 44 |
| September 2025 | 74 |
| August 2025 | 62 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Coxheath 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. The largest increases were in other theft (+34%) and anti-social behaviour (+11%). The largest falls were in public order (-33%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 241 | 22.8 | 0.67 | +11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 109 | 10.3 | 0.67 | +11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 63 | 6.0 | 0.88 | -2% |
| Other theft | 51 | 4.8 | 0.76 | +34% |
| Drugs | 29 | 2.7 | 0.84 | +4% |
| Shoplifting | 29 | 2.7 | 0.33 | -9% |
| Vehicle crime | 29 | 2.7 | 0.56 | +53% |
| Other crime | 25 | 2.4 | 1.12 | +9% |
| Public order | 20 | 1.9 | 0.28 | -33% |
| Burglary | 11 | 1.0 | 0.29 | +22% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.5 | 0.49 | -29% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.4 | 0.28 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.4 | 0.22 | +300% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.12 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Coxheath
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Coxheath recorded 241 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 38.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Coxheath
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Coxheath recorded 109 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 17.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Coxheath
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Coxheath recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 10.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Coxheath
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Coxheath recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 34% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Coxheath
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Coxheath recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Coxheath
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Coxheath recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Coxheath
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Coxheath recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 53% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Coxheath
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Coxheath recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Coxheath
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Coxheath recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Coxheath
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Coxheath recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Coxheath
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Coxheath recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Coxheath
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Coxheath 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Coxheath
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Coxheath recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Coxheath
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Coxheath 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 with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Coxheath, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Coxheath.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Coxheath |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maidstone | 11,653 | 104.5 | +78% |
| Bearsted | 297 | 35.4 | -40% |
| Kings Hill | 447 | 44.4 | -24% |
| Larkfield | 2,028 | 69.6 | +18% |
| Staplehurst | 471 | 61.7 | +5% |
| Paddock Wood | 841 | 89.8 | +53% |
| Snodland | 1,228 | 100.3 | +71% |
| Lenham and Harrietsham | 441 | 80.2 | +36% |
2 areas within Coxheath, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Coxheath & Farleigh had the highest rate (59.2 per 1,000) and Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton the lowest (46.2). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coxheath & Farleigh | Neighbourhood | 7,337 | 434 | 59.2 |
| Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton | Neighbourhood | 3,162 | 146 | 46.2 |
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 Coxheath over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Heath Road | 49 |
| On or near Stockett Lane | 38 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 28 |
| On or near Parking Area | 26 |
| On or near The Beacons | 25 |
| On or near Capell Close | 19 |
| On or near St Lawrence Crescent | 16 |
| On or near Church Street | 15 |
| On or near Lasius Drive | 15 |
| On or near Copper Tree Court | 13 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Coxheath 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 211 | 34.0% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 187 | 30.1% |
| Not recorded | 109 | 17.6% |
| Under investigation | 51 | 8.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 19 | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 16 | 2.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 1.6% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 1.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 1.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Coxheath has an estimated population of 10,563. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Coxheath sits in decile 6.0, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Coxheath |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 81.2% |
| Social rented homes | 10.3% |
| Private rented homes | 8.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.0 |
Is Coxheath a safe place to live?
Coxheath recorded 58.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Coxheath?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 241 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (109).
Is crime in Coxheath going up or down?
Recorded crime in Coxheath was up 9% on the year before: 621 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 571 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Coxheath?
Coxheath 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 Coxheath. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.