Total Crime Rate
19.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Hampson Way area has the 26th lowest crime rate of 108 local areas in Bearsted & Downswood , and the 72nd 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 Hampson Way (ME14 4AP) in the last 12 months was 19.4 per 1,000 residents and was 55.7% lower than the Bearsted & Downswood average (43.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 12.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -83.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Hampson Way (ME14 4AP), the main crime hotspot is near Hill Brow. Police recorded 5 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bearsted & Downswood| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Mynn Crescent | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Fulbert Drive | Under investigation |
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