Total Crime Rate
25.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Poplar Grove area has the 17th lowest crime rate of 62 local areas in Allington & Bridge , and the 96th 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 Poplar Grove (ME16 0AJ) in the last 12 months was 25.2 per 1,000 residents and was 74.6% lower than the Allington & Bridge average (99.3 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 Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 12.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -76.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Poplar Grove (ME16 0AJ), the main crime hotspot is near Saxon Mews. Police recorded 19 crimes here, including 12 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Allington & Bridge| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Giddyhorn Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Hawkwood | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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