Total Crime Rate
28.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Kingsland Grove area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Headcorn & Sutton Valence , and the 119th 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 Kingsland Grove (TN27 9SP) in the last 12 months was 28.7 per 1,000 residents and was 60.9% 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 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 12.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -16.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -29.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Kingsland Grove (TN27 9SP), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Petrol Station, where police recorded 13 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near The Hardwicks (6 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Headcorn & Sutton Valence| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Hardwicks | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Petrol Station | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Thatch Barn Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Old School Place | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bramleys | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Knowles Gardens | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Parking Area | Under investigation |
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