Burglary Rates in Penenden Heath
Maidstone, South East, England
Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk
Penenden Heath recorded 25 burglaries in the last 12 months. Burglary here is 54% below the UK average. A good alarm system helps keep it that way.
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25
1.54 per 1,000 residents
UK average (per 1,000)
3.4
England & Wales
Total crimes (12 months)
1,403
86.5 per 1,000 residents
How does Penenden Heath rank?
Within Maidstone
16 of 22 neighbourhoods
UK-wide safety percentile
22th percentile
Higher crime than most UK neighbourhoods
Monthly burglary trend
2025-05 to 2026-04
Crime breakdown
2025-05 to 2026-04
Property mix in Penenden Heath
Source: Census 2021 · 6,491 households
The most common property type in Penenden Heath is Terraced. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.
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What this means for Penenden Heath homeowners
Most homes in Penenden Heath are terraced, 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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Get My Free QuotesCrime 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.