Total Crime Rate
23.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Fordingbridge Close area has the 16th lowest crime rate of 62 local areas in Allington & Bridge , and the 85th 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 Fordingbridge Close (ME16 0DA) in the last 12 months was 23.4 per 1,000 residents and was 76.5% 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 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 19.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -37.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 20.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Fordingbridge Close (ME16 0DA), the main crime hotspot is near Caldecott Road. Police recorded 14 crimes here, including 8 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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