Total Crime Rate
58.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Giddyhorn Lane area has the 31st lowest crime rate of 62 local areas in Allington & Bridge , and the 229th highest crime rate of 511 local areas in Maidstone .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Giddyhorn Lane (ME16 0EE) in the last 12 months was 58.3 per 1,000 residents and was 41.3% 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 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 17.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -9.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -6.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Giddyhorn Lane (ME16 0EE), the main crime hotspot is near Grace Avenue. 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Brunell Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Palmar Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Langdale Rise | — |
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