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Crime in Downswood

Downswood had 121 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 60.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 18th of 27 Maidstone areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 18% below the middle Maidstone area. Crime was up 20% on the three months before.

ME15, Maidstone · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Downswood

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60.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
18 of 27Maidstone rank1st is the highest rate
+20%on the 3 months beforemore crime
anti-social behaviourmost common59 in 3 months

Month by month

27 Mar 27 Apr 47 May 51 Jun 33 Jul 37 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Downswood. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour5949%
violence2521%
criminal damage108%
theft76%
vehicle crime65%
other crime43%
public order22%
shoplifting22%

Downswood against Maidstone

TypeDownswood per 1,000Middle Maidstone areaChange
Violence12.525.4▼ 14%
Burglary01.1–
Vehicle crime32.6–
Anti-social behaviour29.520.3▲ 26%
Theft and robbery5.58.1–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Langley188.6▼ 7%
Parkwood133▲ 30%
Shepway126.6▲ 26%
Maidstone125.1▲ 2%
Otham62.2▲ 26%
Downswood60.6▲ 20%
Bearsted51.7▲ 17%
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 Downswood a safe area?

Downswood had about 60.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 18 of 27 Maidstone areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.

What is the most common crime in Downswood?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (59), followed by violence (25) and criminal damage (10).