Kent Police respond following an increase in crime figures

Kent police have had the largest increase in crime rates in England Credit: PA

Kent has seen the biggest, overall rise in crime across England according to the Office of National Statistics.

The county has seen its crime rate soar by more than a third in the last year.

Figures for stalking and public order offences have seen some of the biggest increase in the county.

Kent Police has responded it the watchdog's latest findings.