Total Crime Rate
41.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Hockers Close area has the 17th lowest crime rate of 52 local areas in Boxley Downs , and the 200th lowest crime rate of 511 local areas in Maidstone .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Hockers Close (ME14 3JR) in the last 12 months was 41.5 per 1,000 residents and was 41.4% lower than the Boxley Downs average (70.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 14.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -57.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Hockers Close (ME14 3JR), the highest concentration of overall crime is near St Martin'S Close, where police recorded 7 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Hockers Close (2 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Boxley Downs| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | St Martin'S Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | St Martin'S Close | Under investigation |
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