Total Crime Rate
97.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Maidstone Road area has the 18th highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Aylesford North & North Downs , and the 79th highest crime rate of 404 local areas in Tonbridge and Malling .
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 Maidstone Road (ME5 9QL) in the last 12 months was 97.3 per 1,000 residents and was 21.0% higher than the Aylesford North & North Downs average (80.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 450.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -69.2% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 46.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 500.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -44.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Maidstone Road (ME5 9QL), the main crime hotspot is near Parking Area. Police recorded 9 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Aylesford North & North Downs| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Parking Area | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Roman Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Kissick Gardens | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Kissick Gardens | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Parking Area | Under investigation |
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