Total Crime Rate
17.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Weavering Street area has the 20th lowest crime rate of 108 local areas in Bearsted & Downswood , and the 57th 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 Weavering Street (ME14 5JF) in the last 12 months was 17.5 per 1,000 residents and was 60.2% 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 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour 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 Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 7.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -57.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 7.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Weavering Street (ME14 5JF), the main crime hotspot is near Parking Area. Police recorded 6 crimes here, including 2 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 | Burglary | Franklin Drive | Under investigation |
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