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Crime in Bredhurst

Bredhurst had 56 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 134.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 3rd of 27 Maidstone areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 83% above the middle Maidstone area. Crime was up 70% on the three months before.

ME7, Maidstone · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Bredhurst

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134.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
3 of 27Maidstone rank1st is the highest rate
+70%on the 3 months beforemore crime
anti-social behaviourmost common34 in 3 months

Month by month

7 Mar 13 Apr 13 May 11 Jun 27 Jul 18 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Bredhurst. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour3461%
violence1120%
criminal damage47%
burglary24%
theft24%
weapons12%
drugs12%
shoplifting12%

Bredhurst against Maidstone

TypeBredhurst per 1,000Middle Maidstone areaChange
Violence26.425.4–
Burglary4.81.1–
Vehicle crime02.6–
Anti-social behaviour81.720.3▲ 89%
Theft and robbery4.88.1–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Bredhurst134.6▲ 70%
Hale100.3▼ 6%
Rainham73▲ 17%
Wigmore68.6▲ 14%
Walderslade66.7▲ 3%
Hempstead64.5▲ 7%
Detling30.2▲ 40%
See every Maidstone area ranked on the crime in Maidstone page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Bredhurst a safe area?

Bredhurst had about 134.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 3 of 27 Maidstone areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.

What is the most common crime in Bredhurst?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (34), followed by violence (11) and criminal damage (4).