Total Crime Rate
35.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Artisan Road area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Headcorn & Sutton Valence , and the 166th 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 Artisan Road (TN27 9AZ) in the last 12 months was 35.7 per 1,000 residents and was 51.4% lower than the Headcorn & Sutton Valence average (73.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Criminal damage and arson ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 16.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 9.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Artisan Road (TN27 9AZ), the main crime hotspot is near The Hardwicks. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Headcorn & Sutton Valence| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Thatch Barn Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Hardwicks | Under investigation |
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