Total Crime Rate
6.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Greystones Road area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 108 local areas in Bearsted & Downswood , and the 6th 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 Greystones Road (ME15 8PD) in the last 12 months was 6.2 per 1,000 residents and was 85.9% lower than the Bearsted & Downswood average (43.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2023. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).
In the area around Greystones Road (ME15 8PD), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Mallards Way, where police recorded 12 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Romney Close (3 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Bearsted & Downswood| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Spot Lane | — |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Shirley Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Spot Lane | — |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Shirley Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ryan Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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