Crime Rates at Becksbourne Close, Penenden Heath, Maidstone, ME14 2EF

Becksbourne Close area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 63 local areas in Grove Green & Vinters Park , and the 83rd lowest crime rate of 511 local areas in Maidstone .

Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.

The overall crime rate in the area around Becksbourne Close (ME14 2EF) in the last 12 months was 23.0 per 1,000 residents and was 61.8% lower than the Grove Green & Vinters Park average (60.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -25.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 17.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -57.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Becksbourne Close (ME14 2EF), the main crime hotspot is near Barnhurst Road. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.