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Violent Maidstone thief hid under duvet during arrest
10:53 01/04/2026A violent thief who screamed and hid under a duvet as officers carried out an arrest at his London home has been jailed for seven years and six months.
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Witness appeal following roadside assault in Maidstone
11:32 14/01/2026The assault took place in Loose Road during the early evening of Tuesday 6 January.
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Witnesses sought following a reported burglary in Maidstone
12:36 18/12/2025Officers investigating a reported burglary at a Maidstone jewellery store are seeking information.
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Threats and damage in Maidstone
15:09 03/12/2025Investigators are issuing an image following an incident in Fairmeadow.
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Antisocial behaviour leads to Maidstone town centre ban
13:15 02/12/2025Officers have responded to concerns from retailers and residents about disorderly behaviour.
Crimes and priorities
Top reported crimes
Most commonly reported crimes during Apr 2026
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Violence and sexual offences
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Anti-social behaviour
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Other theft
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Criminal damage and arson
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Crime levels in your area
Crime for last year
Crime per Month
| Month | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | 52 | 10.4% |
| Jun 2025 | 50 | 10% |
| Jul 2025 | 47 | 9.4% |
| Aug 2025 | 46 | 9.2% |
| Sep 2025 | 41 | 8.2% |
| Oct 2025 | 35 | 7% |
| Nov 2025 | 26 | 5.2% |
| Dec 2025 | 38 | 7.6% |
| Jan 2026 | 38 | 7.6% |
| Feb 2026 | 26 | 5.2% |
| Mar 2026 | 45 | 9% |
| Apr 2026 | 58 | 11.6% |