Crime Rate in Blean Forest: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Blean Forest

The total recorded crimes in Blean Forest, Canterbury, UK in May 2025 are around 50 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Blean Forest crime rate of 10.49 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (233.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
Blean Forest Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 9
  • Park Wood Road with total crimes: 6
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 4

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 May 2025 the Blean Forest has recorded 50 crimes with crime rate of 10.49 ranking 10th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Blean Forest)CrimesRank (Blean Forest)CrimesRank (Blean Forest)
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
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

Blean Forest Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson 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 (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20251
March 20252
February 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 158 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.15 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 20256
March 20255
February 202522
January 202514
December 202412
November 202412
October 202415
September 202411
August 20245
July 20245
June 202420
May 202411

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

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20241

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
November 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20245
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 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
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 63 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20253
March 20258
February 20253
January 20255
December 20243
November 202411
October 20248
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
December 20241
November 20241
June 20242

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 1 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

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Blean Forest in May 2025

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

1. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences7
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Park Wood Road (Map)
Total6
Bicycle theft2
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total4
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences1
4. St Thomas Hill (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Blean Common (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. The Green (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Moat Lane (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Public order1
8. Nightclub (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
9. Darwin Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Sunnymead (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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