Total Crime Rate
67.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Rede Wood Road area has the 22nd highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Barming Heath & Teston , and the 191st highest 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 Rede Wood Road (ME16 9HR) in the last 12 months was 67.6 per 1,000 residents and was 37.6% lower than the Barming Heath & Teston average (108.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 13 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 160.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 9.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -42.9% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 37.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Rede Wood Road (ME16 9HR), the highest concentration of overall crime is near North Pole Road, where police recorded 9 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Wesley Close (4 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Barming Heath & Teston| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Roberts Orchard Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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