Total Crime Rate
40.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Thorneycroft Close area has the 52nd highest crime rate of 108 local areas in Bearsted & Downswood , and the 194th 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 Thorneycroft Close (ME17 3BF) in the last 12 months was 40.6 per 1,000 residents and was 7.4% lower than the Bearsted & Downswood average (43.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 7 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 ( 133.3% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 10.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -37.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -32.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Thorneycroft Close (ME17 3BF), the main crime hotspot is near Elder Close. Police recorded 6 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bearsted & Downswood| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Ashford Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Elder Close | Under investigation |
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