Total Crime Rate
19.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Malus Close area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 52 local areas in Boxley Downs , and the 68th 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 Malus Close (ME5 9SU) in the last 12 months was 19.2 per 1,000 residents and was 72.9% lower than the Boxley Downs average (70.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -28.6% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 16.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 10.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Malus Close (ME5 9SU), the main crime hotspot is near The Spinney. Police recorded 3 crimes here, including 2 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
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