Crime Rate in Blean Forest: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Blean Forest

The total recorded crimes in Blean Forest, Canterbury, UK in July 2025 are around 30 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Blean Forest crime rate of 6.30 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 Blean Forest, encompassing approximately 4,764 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Bicycle theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Blean Forest Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 5
  • Lanfranc Gardens with total crimes: 3
  • Harcourt Drive with total crimes: 3

How safe is Blean Forest?

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

  • Relative to Canterbury:

    • In 2024, Blean Forest demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Canterbury average, with 334 crimes compared to 822.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Blean Forest recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 20 other areas in the Canterbury.

    • In 2023, Blean Forest had fewer crimes than the Canterbury average, with 265 crimes compared to 809. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Blean Forest recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 20 other areas in the Canterbury.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Blean Forest Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Blean Forest has recorded 30 crimes with crime rate of 6.30 ranking 13th out of 20 in the Canterbury, UK

In 2024, the total Blean Forest crimes were 334. The crime rate of Blean Forest in 2024 was 70.10 (year) or 5.84 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Canterbury.

In 2023, the total crimes in Blean Forest were around 265 crimes with yearly crime rate of 55.62 (year) or 4.63 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Canterbury.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Blean Forest)CrimesRank (Blean Forest)CrimesRank (Blean Forest)
Westgate340 13,335 13,216 1
Heron194 32,077 22,188 2
Gorrell208 21,285 61,390 5
Northgate174 51,902 32,031 3
Barton183 41,871 41,841 4
Wincheap88 71,411 51,129 6
St Stephen's108 6894 7873 7
Sturry86 8665 8652 8
Seasalter77 9647 9567 9
Herne & Broomfield43 10456 10529 10
Chartham & Stone Street35 12422 11404 11
Chestfield40 11327 13279 12
Little Stour & Adisham24 14233 17273 13
Beltinge17 21266 14232 16
Greenhill24 15242 16264 15
Reculver20 20256 15179 18
Tankerton24 16126 21152 21
Swalecliffe22 17170 19192 17
West Bay21 19206 18163 20
Nailbourne22 18129 20174 19

Blean Forest Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (7 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 Criminal damage and arson (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Other theft (8 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20253
April 20254
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20256
April 20251
March 20252
February 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 143 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202511
May 202520
April 20256
March 20255
February 202522
January 202514
December 202412
November 202412
October 202415
September 202411
August 20245

A total of 62 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
May 20257
April 20253
March 20258
February 20253
January 20255
December 20243
November 202411
October 20248
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20255
April 20255
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20252
March 20252
November 20243
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
November 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
January 20251
September 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

High Crime Locations Blean Forest in July 2025

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

1. Nightclub (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
2. Lanfranc Gardens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Harcourt Drive (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Bourne Lodge Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Church Hill (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
7. Darwin Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Hackington Road (Map)
Total1
Bicycle theft1
9. Sunnymead (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Honey Hill (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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