Crime in Staplehurst: statistics, rates and trends
471 crimes were recorded in Staplehurst in the 12 months to July 2026, 61.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Staplehurst at a glance
- Crime trends in Staplehurst
- Types of crime in Staplehurst
- Staplehurst compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Staplehurst
- Streets with the most crime in Staplehurst
- What happened after crimes were reported in Staplehurst
- Population and deprivation in Staplehurst
- Questions about crime in Staplehurst
- About this data
471 crimes were recorded in Staplehurst in the 12 months to July 2026, 61.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 177 reports (38% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Staplehurst has the 933rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Staplehurst | Maidstone | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 471 | 16,230 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 61.7 | 86.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 7,639 | 187,767 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Staplehurst was highest in the year to July 2022 (568 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (350). Over the whole period it rose 35%, 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 | 471 | 61.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 525 | 68.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 542 | 71.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 522 | 68.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 568 | 74.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 409 | 53.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 378 | 49.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 407 | 53.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 350 | 45.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 41 |
| June 2026 | 39 |
| May 2026 | 38 |
| April 2026 | 58 |
| March 2026 | 45 |
| February 2026 | 26 |
| January 2026 | 38 |
| December 2025 | 38 |
| November 2025 | 26 |
| October 2025 | 35 |
| September 2025 | 41 |
| August 2025 | 46 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Staplehurst 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 falls were in shoplifting (-49%) and criminal damage and arson (-25%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 177 | 23.2 | 0.68 | +6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 102 | 13.4 | 0.87 | +5% |
| Shoplifting | 45 | 5.9 | 0.71 | -49% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 42 | 5.5 | 0.81 | -25% |
| Other theft | 35 | 4.6 | 0.72 | -8% |
| Other crime | 16 | 2.1 | 0.99 | +45% |
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 2.1 | 0.43 | -16% |
| Drugs | 12 | 1.6 | 0.48 | +20% |
| Burglary | 10 | 1.3 | 0.37 | +0% |
| Public order | 9 | 1.2 | 0.18 | -47% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.7 | 0.67 | +150% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 0.19 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Staplehurst
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Staplehurst recorded 177 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 37.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Staplehurst
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Staplehurst recorded 102 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 21.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Staplehurst
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Staplehurst recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 49% on the year before. It made up 9.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Staplehurst
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Staplehurst recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Staplehurst
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Staplehurst recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Staplehurst
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Staplehurst recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 45% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Staplehurst
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Staplehurst recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Staplehurst
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Staplehurst recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Staplehurst
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Staplehurst recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Staplehurst
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Staplehurst recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 47% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Staplehurst
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Staplehurst recorded 5 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 up 150% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Staplehurst
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Staplehurst recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Staplehurst, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Staplehurst.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Staplehurst |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coxheath | 621 | 58.8 | -5% |
| Paddock Wood | 841 | 89.8 | +46% |
| Maidstone | 11,653 | 104.5 | +69% |
| Bearsted | 297 | 35.4 | -43% |
| Lenham and Harrietsham | 441 | 80.2 | +30% |
| Hawkhurst | 290 | 55.7 | -10% |
| Tenterden | 521 | 69.5 | +13% |
| Kings Hill | 447 | 44.4 | -28% |
1 areas within Staplehurst, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Staplehurst had the highest rate (61.7 per 1,000) and Staplehurst the lowest (61.7). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Staplehurst | Neighbourhood | 7,639 | 471 | 61.7 |
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 Staplehurst over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Usborne Close | 52 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 38 |
| On or near Wickings Close | 25 |
| On or near Willow Crescent | 24 |
| On or near Frittenden Road | 22 |
| On or near Wightwick Close | 17 |
| On or near George Street | 11 |
| On or near Lindridge Lane | 10 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 10 |
| On or near Cork Lane | 9 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Staplehurst 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 | 151 | 32.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 125 | 26.5% |
| Not recorded | 102 | 21.7% |
| Under investigation | 29 | 6.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 19 | 4.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 3.2% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 2.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 1.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 1.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% |
Staplehurst has an estimated population of 7,639. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Staplehurst sits in decile 6.0, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Staplehurst |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.9% |
| Social rented homes | 6.9% |
| Private rented homes | 14.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.0 |
Is Staplehurst a safe place to live?
Staplehurst recorded 61.7 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 Staplehurst?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 177 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (102).
Is crime in Staplehurst going up or down?
Recorded crime in Staplehurst was down 10% on the year before: 471 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 525 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Staplehurst?
Staplehurst 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 Staplehurst. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.