Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ME15 · Kent
181
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
ME16 · Kent
284
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Maidstone has less crime — 181 vs 284 incidents in March 2026.
Maidstone recorded notably higher crime than Maidstone in March 2026 — 284 vs 181 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Maidstone sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (18), while Maidstone has more Shoplifting (30). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Maidstone recorded fewer crimes than Maidstone — 181 vs 284 incidents. That is 36% fewer crimes. Maidstone is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Maidstone saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Maidstone had more Shoplifting. Overall, Maidstone recorded fewer total crimes (181 vs 284).