Canterbury's most dangerous areas - ranked by number of crimes (2024)

The latest statistics for the most dangerous areas in Canterbury have been published by the Home Office .

Crime figures show the number of violent or sexual offences that were reported to Kent Police between May 2019 and June 2018 - the most recent statistics available.

Overall, there were 4,131 violent or sexual crimes in the Canterbury district over this period.

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This includes crimes such as common assaults, grievous bodily harm and sexual offences.

Statistics on the police.uk website show how many incidents of this nature were recorded and the areas where they happened, which are broken down into wards by officers.

Kent Live has ranked every area of Canterbury, Whitstable and Herne Bay by the number of violent or sexual crimes recorded during this time.

24. Little Stour - 26

There were 26 violent or sexual crimes in Little Stour.

This made up 23.42 per cent of the crimes committed in the ward over this period.

There were also 20 criminal damage and arson offences, 17 vehicle crime offences and 17 other theft offences.

23. Harbledown - 43

There were 43 violent or sexual crimes in Harbledown.

This made up 23.37 per cent of the crimes committed in the ward over this period.

There were also 37 antisocial behaviour offences and 33 other theft offences.

22. Tannkerton - 45

There were 45 violent or sexual crimes in Tankerton.

This made up 26.95 per cent of the crimes committed in the ward over this period.

There were also 32 antisocial behaviour offences and 18 public order offences.

21. Sturry South - 46

There were 46 violent or sexual crimes in Sturry South.

This made up 32.62 per cent of the crimes committed in the ward over this period.

There were also 26 antisocial behaviour offences and 20 public order offences.

20. North Nailbourne - 49

There were 49 violent or sexual crimes in North Nailbourne.

This made up 47.12 per cent of the crimes committed in the ward over this period.

There were also 12 other theft offences and 9 burglary offences.

19. Marshside - 54

There were 54 violent or sexual crimes in Marshside.

This made up 35.53 per cent of the crimes committed in the ward over this period.

There were also 25 antisocial behaviour offences and 18 criminal damage and arson offences.

18. Sturry North - 67

There were 67 violent or sexual crimes in Sturry North.

This made up 35.83 per cent of the crimes committed in the ward over this period.

There were also 25 antisocial behaviour offences and 19 vehicle crime offences.

17. Barham Downs - 68

There were 68 violent or sexual crimes in Barham Downs.

This made up 40.24 per cent of the crimes committed in the ward over this period.

There were also 34 antisocial behaviour offences and 19 vehicle crime offences.

16. Blean Forest - 84

There were 84 violent or sexual crimes in Blean Forest.

This made up 34.57 per cent of the crimes committed in the ward over this period.

There were also 36 antisocial behaviour offences and 27 criminal damage and arson offences.

15. Gorrell - 104

There were 104 violent or sexual crimes in Gorrell.

This made up 40.31 per cent of the crimes committed in the ward over this period.

There were also 41 antisocial behaviour offences and 33 criminal damage and arson offences.

14. Chartham and Stone Street - 105

There were 105 violent or sexual crimes in Chartham and Stone Street.

This made up 36.97 per cent of the crimes committed in the ward over this period.

There were also 41 antisocial behaviour offences and 41 other theft offences.

13. Reculver - 112

There were 112 violent or sexual crimes in Reculver.

This made up 40 per cent of the crimes committed in the ward over this period.

There were also 38 criminal damage and arson offences and 37 antisocial behaviour offences.

12. Greenhill and Eddington - 116

There were 116 violent or sexual crimes in Greenhill and Eddington.

This made up 40 per cent of the crimes committed in the ward over this period.

There were also 57 antisocial behaviour offences and 26 public order offences.

11. Herne and Broomfield - 124

There were 124 violent or sexual crimes in Herne and Broomfield.

This made up 39.62 per cent of the crimes committed in the ward over this period.

There were also 65 antisocial behaviour offences and 30 vehicle crime offences.

10. Chestfield and Swalecliffe - 125

There were 125 violent or sexual crimes in Chestfield and Swalecliffe.

This made up 34.53 per cent of the crimes committed in the ward over this period.

There were also 69 antisocial behaviour offences and 39 other theft offences.

9. Seasalter - 133

There were 133 violent or sexual crimes in Seasalter.

This made up 30.65 per cent of the crimes committed in the ward over this period.

There were also 95 antisocial behaviour offences and 43 criminal damage and arson offences.

8. West Bay - 206

There were 206 violent or sexual crimes in West Bay.

This made up 40.55 per cent of the crimes committed in the ward over this period.

There were also 80 antisocial behaviour offences and 62 public order offences.

7. Harbour - 233

There were 233 violent or sexual crimes in Harbour.

This made up 27.51 per cent of the crimes committed in the ward over this period.

There were also 186 antisocial behaviour offences and 99 public order offences.

6. Wincheap - 237

There were 237 violent or sexual crimes in Wincheap.

This made up 26.72 per cent of the crimes committed in the ward over this period.

There were also 182 antisocial behaviour offences and 86 criminal damage and arson offences.

5. St Stephens - 260

There were 260 violent or sexual crimes in St Stephens.

This made up 26.42 per cent of the crimes committed in the ward over this period.

There were also 173 antisocial behaviour offences and 92 criminal damage and arson offences.

4. Northgate - 294

There were 294 violent or sexual crimes in Northgate.

This made up 23.17 per cent of the crimes committed in the ward over this period.

There were also 238 antisocial behaviour offences and 136 shoplifting offences.

3. Barton - 346

There were 346 violent or sexual crimes in Barton.

This made up 32.52 per cent of the crimes committed in the ward over this period.

There were also 173 antisocial behaviour offences and 117 public order offences.

2. Heron - 466

There were 466 violent or sexual crimes in Heron.

This made up 37.4 per cent of the crimes committed in the ward over this period.

There were also 263 antisocial behaviour offences and 124 public order offences.

1. Westgate - 788

There were 788 violent or sexual crimes in Westgate - the most in the area.

This made up 25.88 per cent of the crimes committed in the ward over this period.

There were also 651 antisocial behaviour offences and 452 shoplifting offences.