What is the crime rate in CT5?

As of February 2026, CT5 has a crime rate of 5.23 per 1,000 residents, based on 173 recorded offences.

What is the most common crime in CT5?

The most common crime type in CT5 is Violence and sexual offences with 52 incidents in February 2026, accounting for 30.1% of all crime.

What is the crime rate in CT5?

As of February 2026, CT5 has a crime rate of 5.23 per 1,000 residents, based on 173 recorded offences.

What is the most common crime in CT5?

The most common crime type in CT5 is Violence and sexual offences with 52 incidents in February 2026, accounting for 30.1% of all crime.

February 2026 Source: Police.uk

CT5 Crime Intelligence Report

CT5 recorded 173 crimes in February 2026, equating to a crime rate of 5.23 per 1,000 residents. Crime has decreased by 11.3% compared to the previous month. Year-on-year, crime levels are 17.6% lower.

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Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry Period: February 2026 • Updated monthly

Total Crimes

173

trending_down -11.3% vs last month

Crime Rate

5.23per 1k

Moderate

Active Postcodes

1,297

Within CT5 district

Canterbury

33,082

Estimated population

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Incident Distribution

Top Locations

Location Reference	Crime Breakdown	Primary Count
Supermarket Map	total: 27 Shoplifting: 27	27
Supermarket Map	total: 10 Shoplifting: 6 Violence and sexual offences: 3	10
Supermarket Map	total: 5 Anti-social behaviour: 2 Shoplifting: 2	5
Pacific Close Map	total: 5 Violence and sexual offences: 5	5
Dukeswood Map	total: 4 Drugs: 4	4
Prospect Way Map	total: 4 Shoplifting: 2 Anti-social behaviour: 1	4
Sunnyside Road Map	total: 4 Violence and sexual offences: 3 Anti-social behaviour: 1	4
Harvey Drive Map	total: 4 Violence and sexual offences: 3 Other crime: 1	4
Richmond Road Map	total: 4 Vehicle crime: 4	4
St Vincent'S Close Map	total: 3 Anti-social behaviour: 1 Burglary: 1	3

Crime Breakdown

February 2026

173 Total

Violence & Sexual Offences

30.1%

Shoplifting

22.0%

Anti-social Behaviour

12.1%

Vehicle Crime

8.7%

Criminal Damage & Arson

8.1%

Other Theft

7.5%

Burglary

5.2%

Drug Offences

5.2%

Other Crime

0.6%

Public Order

0.6%

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