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Crime in Detling

Detling had 14 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 30.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 26th of 27 Maidstone areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 59% below the middle Maidstone area. Crime was up 40% on the three months before.

ME14, Maidstone · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Detling

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30.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
26 of 27Maidstone rank1st is the highest rate
+40%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common5 in 3 months

Month by month

3 Mar 5 Apr 2 May 6 Jun 4 Jul 4 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence536%
criminal damage321%
public order17%
anti-social behaviour17%
vehicle crime17%
other crime17%
weapons17%
theft from the person17%

Detling against Maidstone

TypeDetling per 1,000Middle Maidstone areaChange
Violence10.825.4–
Burglary01.1–
Vehicle crime2.22.6–
Anti-social behaviour2.220.3–
Theft and robbery2.28.1–

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%
Maidstone125.1▲ 2%
Ringlestone93.4▼ 12%
Penenden Heath61.2▼ 3%
Downswood60.6▲ 20%
Bearsted51.7▲ 17%
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 Detling a safe area?

Detling had about 30.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 26 of 27 Maidstone areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Detling?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (5), followed by criminal damage (3) and public order (1).