Ward · CanterburyUpdated March 2026Source: Police.uk
Crime Hotspots in Westgate
Street-level crime hotspots for Westgate ward in Canterbury.
Crime Rate
223.1
per 1,000/yr
Ward Rank
#21
of 21 wards
Risk Level
High Risk
annualised rate
3-Month Change
+6.3%
vs 3 months ago
All Crime Anti-social Behaviour Bicycle Theft Burglary Criminal Damage & Arson Drug Offences Other Crime Other Theft Weapons Possession Public Order Robbery Shoplifting Theft from Person Vehicle Crime Violence & Sexual Offences
Hotspot Map
Top 5 locationsTop Crime Locations
1
29 On or near Shopping Area
Shoplifting: 12 Violence and sexual offences: 7 Anti-social behaviour: 6
2
27 On or near St Dunstan'S Street
Shoplifting: 21 Criminal damage and arson: 3 Robbery: 2
3
17 On or near Butchery Lane
Violence and sexual offences: 6 Public order: 4 Drugs: 3
4
13 On or near Burgate Lane
Violence and sexual offences: 7 Anti-social behaviour: 4 Burglary: 1
5
11 On or near Bus/Coach Station
Drugs: 4 Public order: 3 Criminal damage and arson: 3
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About this data: Hotspot locations are derived from police.uk crime records and show street-level incident clusters. Location strings are as reported by the police ("On or near [street]"). Counts represent incidents recorded in March 2026. Free accounts see the top 5 locations per ward. Full methodology →