Crime Rates at Woodland Way, Penenden Heath, Maidstone, ME14 2EU

Woodland Way area has the 21st lowest crime rate of 63 local areas in Grove Green & Vinters Park , and the 162nd 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 Woodland Way (ME14 2EU) in the last 12 months was 36.0 per 1,000 residents and was 38.2% lower than the Grove Green & Vinters Park average (58.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2025.

Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 12.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -87.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Woodland Way (ME14 2EU), the main crime hotspot is near Pine Grove. Police recorded 15 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.