Crime Rate in Chartham & Stone Street: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Chartham & Stone Street

The total recorded crimes in Chartham & Stone Street, Canterbury, UK in May 2025 are around 30 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chartham & Stone Street crime rate of 47.50 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 Chartham & Stone Street, encompassing approximately 631 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-21.43% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
Chartham & Stone Street Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 4
  • Rentain Road with total crimes: 2
  • Bigbury Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Chartham & Stone Street?

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

  • Relative to Canterbury:

    • In 2024, Chartham & Stone Street demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Canterbury average, with 422 crimes compared to 822.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year.

    • In 2023, Chartham & Stone Street had fewer crimes than the Canterbury average, with 404 crimes compared to 809. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Canterbury, Chartham & Stone Street has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Chartham & Stone Street Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Chartham & Stone Street has recorded 30 crimes with crime rate of 47.50 ranking 12th out of 20 in the Canterbury, UK

In 2024, the total Chartham & Stone Street crimes were 422. The crime rate of Chartham & Stone Street in 2024 was 668.14 (year) or 55.68 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Canterbury.

In 2023, the total crimes in Chartham & Stone Street were around 404 crimes with yearly crime rate of 639.65 (year) or 53.30 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Canterbury.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Chartham & Stone Street)CrimesRank (Chartham & Stone Street)CrimesRank (Chartham & Stone Street)
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
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

Chartham & Stone Street Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Public order 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 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

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

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20259
March 20252
February 20255
January 20256
December 20244
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20244
July 20245
June 202410
May 20247

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20257
March 20251
February 20255
December 20242
November 20241
September 20242
August 20249
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 165 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202514
March 202515
February 202512
January 202511
December 20247
November 20248
October 20248
September 20248
August 202414
July 202414
June 202426
May 202417

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 202414
May 20242

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20245
October 20242
September 20244
August 20244
July 20245
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
December 20243
October 20241
July 20242

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20254
February 20253
January 20253
October 20242
August 20241
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Chartham & Stone Street in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Chartham & Stone Street postcode area is presented below.

1. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
2. Rentain Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Bigbury Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
5. Tillard Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Summer Piece Grove (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Thruxted Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Ashford Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. Hatch Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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