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Crime in Loose

Loose had 75 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 52 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 22nd of 27 Maidstone areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 29% below the middle Maidstone area. Crime was up 1% on the three months before.

ME15, Maidstone · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Loose

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52crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
22 of 27Maidstone rank1st is the highest rate
+1%on the 3 months beforemore crime
anti-social behaviourmost common25 in 3 months

Month by month

26 Mar 25 Apr 23 May 12 Jun 34 Jul 29 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour2533%
violence2331%
theft1216%
criminal damage68%
shoplifting23%
other crime23%
public order23%
drugs11%

Loose against Maidstone

TypeLoose per 1,000Middle Maidstone areaChange
Violence15.925.4▼ 23%
Burglary0.71.1–
Vehicle crime0.72.6–
Anti-social behaviour17.320.3–
Theft and robbery8.38.1▼ 8%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Parkwood133▲ 30%
Shepway126.6▲ 26%
Tovil98.7▲ 12%
Coxheath78▲ 22%
Loose52▲ 1%
Boughton Monchelsea30.3▼ 16%
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 Loose a safe area?

Loose had about 52 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 22 of 27 Maidstone areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.

What is the most common crime in Loose?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (25), followed by violence (23) and theft (12).