Crime Rate in Beltinge: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Beltinge

The total recorded crimes in Beltinge, Canterbury, UK in May 2025 are around 22 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Beltinge crime rate of 2.12 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 Beltinge, encompassing approximately 10,357 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Beltinge Crime Hotspots

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

  • Burlington Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Belle Vue Road with total crimes: 3
  • Herneville Gardens with total crimes: 3

How safe is Beltinge?

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

  • Relative to Canterbury:

    • In 2024, Beltinge demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Canterbury average, with 266 crimes compared to 822.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Beltinge recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 20 other areas in the Canterbury.

    • In 2023, Beltinge had fewer crimes than the Canterbury average, with 232 crimes compared to 809. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Beltinge recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 20 other areas in the Canterbury.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Canterbury, Beltinge has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Beltinge Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Beltinge has recorded 22 crimes with crime rate of 2.12 ranking 17th out of 20 in the Canterbury, UK

In 2024, the total Beltinge crimes were 266. The crime rate of Beltinge in 2024 was 25.68 (year) or 2.14 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Canterbury.

In 2023, the total crimes in Beltinge were around 232 crimes with yearly crime rate of 22.40 (year) or 1.87 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the Canterbury.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Beltinge)CrimesRank (Beltinge)CrimesRank (Beltinge)
Westgate319 13,335 13,216 1
Heron211 22,077 22,188 2
Northgate128 41,902 32,031 3
Barton166 31,871 41,841 4
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
Greenhill24 16242 16264 15
Reculver15 20256 15179 18
Nailbourne25 15129 20174 19
Swalecliffe12 21170 19192 17
Tankerton16 19126 21152 21

Beltinge Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (4 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 114 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20256
March 202511
February 20255
January 20253
December 20247
November 202411
October 20243
September 20247
August 202418
July 20244
June 202420
May 20249

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20252
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20249
October 20242
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20254
February 20253
January 20254
November 20243
October 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20252
December 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
February 20254
December 20241
November 20241
May 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
October 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
July 20241

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20243
October 20243
June 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Beltinge in May 2025

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

1. Burlington Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Belle Vue Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Herneville Gardens (Map)
Total3
Other crime2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Osborne Gardens (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Winston Gardens (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Hadleigh Gardens (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
7. Ivanhoe Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
8. Richmond Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Glenbrook Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Queens Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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