Total Crime Rate
28.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Northleigh Close area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Coxheath & Farleigh , and the 114th 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 Northleigh Close (ME15 9RP) in the last 12 months was 28.1 per 1,000 residents and was 59.0% lower than the Coxheath & Farleigh average (68.5 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 Public order with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 150.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 21.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -58.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Northleigh Close (ME15 9RP), the main crime hotspot is near Leonard Gould Way. Police recorded 17 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Coxheath & Farleigh| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Walnut Tree Lane | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Copper Tree Court | — |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Copper Tree Court | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Norrington Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Northleigh Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Walnut Tree Avenue | Under investigation |
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