Crime Rate in Gorrell: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Gorrell

The total recorded crimes in Gorrell, Canterbury, UK in May 2025 are around 117 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Gorrell crime rate of 3.99 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (46) incidents (43.75% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (15) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Gorrell Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Lukes Close with total crimes: 10
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • St Andrew'S Close with total crimes: 4

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 May 2025 the Gorrell has recorded 117 crimes with crime rate of 3.99 ranking 6th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Gorrell)CrimesRank (Gorrell)CrimesRank (Gorrell)
Westgate319 13,335 13,216 1
Heron211 22,077 22,188 2
Northgate128 41,902 32,031 3
Barton166 31,871 41,841 4
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
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

Gorrell Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 42 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (78 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (49 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 178 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202524
March 202512
February 202510
January 20256
December 202411
November 20243
October 20249
September 20247
August 202414
July 202417
June 202426
May 202418

A total of 550 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 42.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202546
April 202532
March 202531
February 202535
January 202535
December 202445
November 202438
October 202443
September 202425
August 202451
July 202442
June 202478
May 202449

A total of 47 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20253
February 20256
January 20253
November 20244
October 20245
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 149 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202515
March 202510
February 20255
January 202515
December 202411
November 20243
October 20247
September 20245
August 202413
July 20249
June 202426
May 202415

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 87 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 202510
February 202510
January 20252
December 20245
November 20243
October 20245
September 202410
August 20249
July 20245
June 202412
May 20247

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
January 20253

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20241
July 20241

A total of 66 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20259
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20245
October 20243
September 20242
August 202413
July 20249
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
January 20251
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20254
January 20252
December 20246
November 20242
September 20243
August 20246
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 61 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20256
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20242
October 20248
September 20243
August 20244
July 20246
June 202410
May 20247

A total of 160 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202510
March 202514
February 202519
January 202514
December 202412
November 202410
October 202416
September 20244
August 202412
July 202417
June 202422
May 20243

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
August 20242

High Crime Locations Gorrell in May 2025

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

1. St Lukes Close (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour4
Drugs1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. St Andrew'S Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Golden Hill (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Clifford Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
6. St George'S Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. The Sidings (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Victoria Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Possession of weapons1
9. High Street (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Waterloo Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1

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