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Burglary Rates in Barming Heath & Teston

Maidstone, South East, England

Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk

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Barming Heath & Teston recorded 28 burglaries in the last 12 months. Burglary here is 17% below the UK average. A good alarm system helps keep it that way.

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Burglaries (12 months)

28

2.80 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

1,150

115.0 per 1,000 residents

17% below the UK average13% above the South East regional average

How does Barming Heath & Teston rank?

Within Maidstone

4 of 22 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

53th percentile

Around the UK mid-range

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

2
4
1
1
1
3
2
1
5
3
4
1
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26
Apr 26

Crime breakdown

2025-05 to 2026-04

Violence & Sexual
563
49%
Other Crime
229
20%
Anti-social Behaviour
200
17%
Shoplifting
56
5%
Vehicle Crime
44
4%
Burglary
28
2%
Drug Offences
28
2%
Theft from Person
2
0%
Robbery
0
0%

Property mix in Barming Heath & Teston

Source: Census 2021 · 3,953 households

Detached 20%Semi-detached 37%Terraced 23%Flats 19%

The most common property type in Barming Heath & Teston is Semi-detached. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for Barming Heath & Teston homeowners

Most homes in Barming Heath & Teston are semi-detached, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:

  • A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
  • Door contacts on all main entry doors
  • Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
  • Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
  • A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
  • App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.

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