Total Crime Rate
38.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Maidstone Road area has the 29th lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Aylesford North & North Downs , and the 169th lowest crime rate of 404 local areas in Tonbridge and Malling .
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 Maidstone Road (ME5 9QN) in the last 12 months was 38.8 per 1,000 residents and was 51.8% lower 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 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Vehicle crime with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 11.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 19.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Maidstone Road (ME5 9QN), 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Parking Area | Under investigation |
| 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 | Mill Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Parking Area | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Downs | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | The Downs | Under investigation |
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