Crime Rate in Chestfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Chestfield

The total recorded crimes in Chestfield, Canterbury, UK in May 2025 are around 26 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chestfield crime rate of 4.88 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 Chestfield, encompassing approximately 5,330 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
Chestfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Reeves Way with total crimes: 5
  • Harvey Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3

How safe is Chestfield?

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

  • Relative to Canterbury:

    • In 2024, Chestfield demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Canterbury average, with 327 crimes compared to 822.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Chestfield recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 20 other areas in the Canterbury.

    • In 2023, Chestfield had fewer crimes than the Canterbury average, with 279 crimes compared to 809. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Chestfield recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 20 other areas in the Canterbury.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Chestfield Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Chestfield has recorded 26 crimes with crime rate of 4.88 ranking 14th out of 20 in the Canterbury, UK

In 2024, the total Chestfield crimes were 327. The crime rate of Chestfield in 2024 was 61.34 (year) or 5.11 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Canterbury.

In 2023, the total crimes in Chestfield were around 279 crimes with yearly crime rate of 52.34 (year) or 4.36 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Canterbury.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Chestfield)CrimesRank (Chestfield)CrimesRank (Chestfield)
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
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

Chestfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 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 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 10 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

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

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 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 (16 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244
July 20246
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20245
October 20241
September 20242
August 20245
July 20247
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 128 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20258
March 202511
February 202510
January 20257
December 20246
November 20245
October 20249
September 20246
August 202416
July 20248
June 202422
May 202412

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20252
January 20252
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20246
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20256
January 20252
December 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20243
October 20245
August 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20251

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

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
November 20241
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
October 20241
September 20245
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242

High Crime Locations Chestfield in May 2025

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

1. Reeves Way (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
2. Harvey Drive (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Other theft1
4. Willow Way (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Lavender Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Tydeman'S Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Broomfield Gate (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Radfall Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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