Total Crime Rate
12.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Osprey Close area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 62 local areas in Allington & Bridge , and the 30th 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 Osprey Close (ME16 0FE) in the last 12 months was 12.9 per 1,000 residents and was 87.0% 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 Anti-social behaviour with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 8.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -48.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Osprey Close (ME16 0FE), the main crime hotspot is near Bluebell Way. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 7 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 | Bluebell Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Magpie Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Bluebell Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Bluebell Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Bluebell Way | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Bluebell Way | Awaiting court outcome |
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