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Burglary Rates in High Street

Maidstone, South East, England

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

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High Street recorded 59 burglaries in the last 12 months. That puts burglary 27% above the UK average, so a professionally installed alarm system is a smart investment.

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Burglaries (12 months)

59

4.28 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

3,771

273.5 per 1,000 residents

27% above the UK average73% above the South East regional average

How does High Street rank?

Within Maidstone

1 of 22 neighbourhoods

Safest neighbourhood in the borough

UK-wide safety percentile

78th percentile

Safer than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

7
5
6
5
6
5
6
3
3
6
1
6
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
1325
35%
Other Crime
845
22%
Anti-social Behaviour
641
17%
Shoplifting
509
13%
Drug Offences
244
6%
Vehicle Crime
78
2%
Burglary
59
2%
Robbery
41
1%
Theft from Person
29
1%

Property mix in High Street

Source: Census 2021 · 5,976 households

Detached 6%Semi-detached 16%Terraced 29%Flats 49%

The most common property type in High Street is Flats. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for High Street homeowners

Most homes in High Street are flats, 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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