Is Maxton & Elms Vale Safe?
Crime statistics for Maxton & Elms Vale. Based on official UK Police data, updated March 2026.
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Crime by Category
Last 36 months — 2,065 total crimes recorded in Maxton & Elms Vale
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Month-by-month crime totals for Maxton & Elms Vale — last 36 months
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Maxton & Elms Vale safe?
Maxton & Elms Vale has a CrimeRadar safety score of 32/100, rated Below Average. A total of 606 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 15.5% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in Maxton & Elms Vale are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.
How many crimes were recorded in Maxton & Elms Vale in the last 12 months?
606 crimes were recorded in Maxton & Elms Vale in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 15.5% compared to the previous 12-month period (717 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 982 incidents.
What is the most common crime in Maxton & Elms Vale?
The most common crime in Maxton & Elms Vale is Violent Crime, with 982 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 162% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.
Is crime in Maxton & Elms Vale increasing or decreasing?
Crime in Maxton & Elms Vale is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 15.5% — from 717 crimes in the previous 12 months to 606 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.
What is the safety score for Maxton & Elms Vale?
Maxton & Elms Vale has a safety score of 32 out of 100 (Below Average). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.
How does Maxton & Elms Vale compare to the Kent Police average?
Maxton & Elms Vale has a safety score of 32/100, while the Kent Police force area average is 37/100. Maxton & Elms Vale is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.
What is the crime resolution rate in Maxton & Elms Vale?
39.5% of crimes recorded in Maxton & Elms Vale resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Kent Police. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.
How much violent crime is there in Maxton & Elms Vale?
982 violent crimes were recorded in Maxton & Elms Vale in the last 12 months — representing 162% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 288 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.
When was the crime data for Maxton & Elms Vale last updated?
The crime data for Maxton & Elms Vale was last updated in March 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.
How can I compare Maxton & Elms Vale with other areas?
You can compare Maxton & Elms Vale with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.