Crime Rate in Greenhill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Greenhill

The total recorded crimes in Greenhill, Canterbury, UK in May 2025 are around 24 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Greenhill crime rate of 0.21 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 Greenhill, encompassing approximately 114,476 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (180.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Greenhill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Thanet Way with total crimes: 4
  • Darrell Close with total crimes: 3
  • Gilchrist Avenue with total crimes: 3

How safe is Greenhill?

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

  • Relative to Canterbury:

    • In 2024, Greenhill demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Canterbury average, with 242 crimes compared to 822.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Greenhill recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 20 other areas in the Canterbury.

    • In 2023, Greenhill had fewer crimes than the Canterbury average, with 264 crimes compared to 809. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Greenhill recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 20 other areas in the Canterbury.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Greenhill Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Greenhill has recorded 24 crimes with crime rate of 0.21 ranking 16th out of 20 in the Canterbury, UK

In 2024, the total Greenhill crimes were 242. The crime rate of Greenhill in 2024 was 18.66 (year) or 1.55 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Canterbury.

In 2023, the total crimes in Greenhill were around 264 crimes with yearly crime rate of 26.72 (year) or 2.23 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Canterbury.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Greenhill)CrimesRank (Greenhill)CrimesRank (Greenhill)
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
Chestfield26 14327 13279 12
Little Stour & Adisham20 18233 17273 13
West Bay28 13206 18163 20
Beltinge22 17266 14232 16
Reculver15 20256 15179 18
Nailbourne25 15129 20174 19
Swalecliffe12 21170 19192 17
Tankerton16 19126 21152 21

Greenhill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Drugs showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other crime (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 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 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 (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20244
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
June 20244

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20243
June 20244

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20251
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242

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 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20255
March 202511
February 20259
January 202516
December 20248
November 20244
October 202410
September 20247
August 20246
July 202412
June 202420
May 20246

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
October 20243
September 20242
June 20242

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20252
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Greenhill in May 2025

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

1. Thanet Way (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Darrell Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Gilchrist Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Matthews Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Greenfinch Mews (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
6. Greenhill Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Brook Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Poplar Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Barnfield (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Collins Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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