Crime Rate in Gorrell: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Gorrell

The total recorded crimes in Gorrell, Canterbury, UK in July 2025 are around 208 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Gorrell crime rate of 7.09 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 Gorrell, encompassing approximately 29,343 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (62) incidents (106.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (58) incidents (132.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (-28.85% decrease)
Gorrell Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 48
  • St Lukes Close with total crimes: 15
  • High Street with total crimes: 14

How safe is Gorrell?

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

  • Relative to Canterbury:

    • In 2024, Gorrell reported a higher crime volume than the Canterbury average, with 1,285 crimes compared to 822. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Gorrell witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 20 other areas in the Canterbury.

    • In 2023, Gorrell experienced a greater number of crimes than the Canterbury average, with 1,390 crimes compared to 809. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Gorrell witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 20 other areas in the Canterbury.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Canterbury, Gorrell has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Gorrell Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Gorrell has recorded 208 crimes with crime rate of 7.09 ranking 2th out of 20 in the Canterbury, UK

In 2024, the total Gorrell crimes were 1,285. The crime rate of Gorrell in 2024 was 43.79 (year) or 3.65 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Canterbury.

In 2023, the total crimes in Gorrell were around 1,390 crimes with yearly crime rate of 47.37 (year) or 3.95 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Canterbury.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Gorrell)CrimesRank (Gorrell)CrimesRank (Gorrell)
Westgate340 13,335 13,216 1
Heron194 32,077 22,188 2
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
Blean Forest30 13334 12265 14
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

Gorrell Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 62 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 58 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (52 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (46 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (24 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (35 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 45 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (43 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (51 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
May 20254
April 20251
March 20256
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20242
October 20248
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 470 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202537
June 202552
May 202546
April 202532
March 202531
February 202535
January 202535
December 202445
November 202438
October 202443
September 202425
August 202451

A total of 209 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202562
June 202530
May 202521
April 202524
March 202512
February 202510
January 20256
December 202411
November 20243
October 20249
September 20247
August 202414

A total of 128 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202514
May 202515
April 202515
March 202510
February 20255
January 202515
December 202411
November 20243
October 20247
September 20245
August 202413

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
May 20255
April 20254
March 20259
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20245
October 20243
September 20242
August 202413

A total of 41 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20256
April 20256
March 20253
February 20256
January 20253
November 20244
October 20245
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20251
February 20251
January 20251
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 201 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202558
June 202525
May 20257
April 202510
March 202514
February 202519
January 202514
December 202412
November 202410
October 202416
September 20244
August 202412

A total of 77 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20254
May 20253
April 20256
March 202510
February 202510
January 20252
December 20245
November 20243
October 20245
September 202410
August 20249

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20253
January 20253

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
March 20251
August 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
November 20241

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20254
January 20252
December 20246
November 20242
September 20243
August 20246

High Crime Locations Gorrell in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total48
Shoplifting47
Robbery1
2. St Lukes Close (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour10
Violence and sexual offences4
Vehicle crime1
3. High Street (Map)
Total14
Anti-social behaviour8
Shoplifting6
4. Sunnyside Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
5. Marine Gap (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order2
6. Victoria Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour5
7. Kingsley Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
8. St Andrew'S Close (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Public order1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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