Crime Rate in Barton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Barton

The total recorded crimes in Barton, Canterbury, UK in May 2025 are around 166 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Barton crime rate of 4.33 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Barton, encompassing approximately 38,380 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (71) incidents (5.97% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (11.54% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (20) incidents (100.00% increase)
Barton Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Hospital with total crimes: 30
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 20
  • Spring Lane with total crimes: 10

How safe is Barton?

To understand the safety of Barton, we need to analyze Barton crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Canterbury:

    • In 2024, Barton reported a higher crime volume than the Canterbury average, with 1,871 crimes compared to 822. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Barton witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 20 other areas in the Canterbury.

    • In 2023, Barton experienced a greater number of crimes than the Canterbury average, with 1,841 crimes compared to 809. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Barton witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 20 other areas in the Canterbury.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Canterbury, Barton has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Barton Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Barton has recorded 166 crimes with crime rate of 0.26 ranking 3th out of 20 in the Canterbury, UK

In 2024, the total Barton crimes were 1,871. The crime rate of Barton in 2024 was 48.75 (year) or 4.06 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Canterbury.

In 2023, the total crimes in Barton were around 1,841 crimes with yearly crime rate of 47.97 (year) or 4.00 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Canterbury.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Barton)CrimesRank (Barton)CrimesRank (Barton)
Westgate319 13,335 13,216 1
Heron211 22,077 22,188 2
Northgate128 41,902 32,031 3
Gorrell117 61,285 61,390 5
Wincheap117 51,411 51,129 6
St Stephen's76 7894 7873 7
Sturry59 9665 8652 8
Seasalter68 8647 9567 9
Herne & Broomfield40 11456 10529 10
Blean Forest50 10334 12265 14
Chartham & Stone Street30 12422 11404 11
Chestfield26 14327 13279 12
Little Stour & Adisham20 18233 17273 13
West Bay28 13206 18163 20
Beltinge22 17266 14232 16
Greenhill24 16242 16264 15
Reculver15 20256 15179 18
Nailbourne25 15129 20174 19
Swalecliffe12 21170 19192 17
Tankerton16 19126 21152 21

Barton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (71 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (29 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (67 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (26 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (65 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (34 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 67 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (68 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (27 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 63 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (49 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (97 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (59 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (16 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (55 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 90 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (108 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (60 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 172 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.23 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202521
March 202514
February 20258
January 202514
December 202410
November 20247
October 202414
September 202413
August 202415
July 20248
June 202420
May 202414

A total of 919 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 70.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202571
April 202567
March 202565
February 202567
January 202568
December 202463
November 202449
October 202497
September 202459
August 202455
July 202490
June 2024108
May 202460

A total of 282 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.69 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202526
March 202534
February 202512
January 202527
December 202419
November 202419
October 202410
September 202410
August 202420
July 202420
June 202430
May 202426

A total of 75 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20253
February 20256
January 20257
December 20246
November 20249
October 20245
September 20245
August 20243
July 20248
June 202414
May 20243

A total of 92 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20253
March 20259
February 20259
January 202510
December 20243
November 20244
October 20244
September 20247
August 20244
July 202412
June 202410
May 20249

A total of 101 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.77 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20257
March 20258
February 20256
January 20256
December 20245
November 20249
October 20243
September 202412
August 202412
July 20249
June 202412
May 20246

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20253
November 20243
October 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 172 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202510
March 202511
February 202517
January 20256
December 20249
November 20248
October 202415
September 202416
August 20246
July 202421
June 202428
May 20245

A total of 74 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20256
February 20251
January 20255
December 202411
November 20248
October 20249
September 20243
August 20245
July 20247
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 44 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
February 20254
January 20253
November 20245
October 20244
September 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Barton in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Barton postcode area is presented below.

1. Hospital (Map)
Total30
Violence and sexual offences24
Criminal damage and arson4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total20
Shoplifting17
Robbery2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Spring Lane (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences9
Vehicle crime1
4. Wales Crescent (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Windmill Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
6. A2050 (Map)
Total6
Possession of weapons2
Public order1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Nonsuch Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
8. Lampen Walk (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
9. St Gregory'S Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Realmwood Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1

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