Total Crime Rate
25.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Audley Close 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 Audley Close (ME16 0DS) 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 Audley Close (ME16 0DS), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Cades Place, where police recorded 6 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Haydon Close (5 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Allington & Bridge| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Hawkwood | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Denning Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Giddyhorn Lane | Under investigation |
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