Crime Rates at Grenadier Close, Bearsted, Maidstone, ME15 8GR

Grenadier Close area has the 29th highest crime rate of 108 local areas in Bearsted & Downswood , and the 189th highest 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 Grenadier Close (ME15 8GR) in the last 12 months was 69.1 per 1,000 residents and was 57.6% higher 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 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Shoplifting ( -90.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 33.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 37.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -14.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Grenadier Close (ME15 8GR), the main crime hotspot is near Parking Area. Police recorded 62 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.