WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Kent Police Police

Crime in Heron, Canterbury

Comprehensive safety analysis for Heron, localized within Canterbury.

Total Crimes

211
trending_up +31.9% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

136.52per 1k

Safety Rating

High Risk

Total Population

13,272

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences79
Anti-social Behaviour49
Shoplifting38
Burglary12
Criminal Damage & Arson11
Other Theft6
Public Order3
Robbery3
Bicycle Theft3
Weapons Possession2
Other Crime2
Vehicle Crime1
Theft from Person1
Drug Offences1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Supermarket Map
Shoplifting: 33Anti-social behaviour: 7Robbery: 2
42
On or near Dolphin Street Map
Violence and sexual offences: 4Criminal damage and arson: 2Other theft: 1
8
On or near Clarence Street Map
Violence and sexual offences: 5Other theft: 1Shoplifting: 1
7
On or near Bank Street Map
Violence and sexual offences: 7
7
On or near William Street Map
Anti-social behaviour: 4Shoplifting: 1
5
On or near Pochard Crescent Map
Violence and sexual offences: 4
4
On or near East Cliff Parade Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3Possession of weapons: 1
4
On or near East Street Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3Other theft: 1
4
On or near Avenue Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 4
4
On or near B2205 Map
Burglary: 2Other theft: 1
3

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City Ranking

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Local Rank

#19safest in Canterbury

National Safety

Top 6%Riskiest

City Average

101.12per 1k

Local Policing

Heron

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Local Priorities

Road safety issues.

Issued: 22 Apr 2026

Status Update

This is a priority for the next 3 months. We have identified this based on feedback from local residents, crime data, and ongoing concerns in the area.

We’ll publish an update in the coming months to let you know what we’ve done, what progress has been made, and what’s next.

Actioned: 22 Apr 2026

E-scooters/e-bikes.

Issued: 22 Apr 2026

Status Update

This is a priority for the next 3 months. We have identified this based on feedback from local residents, crime data, and ongoing concerns in the area.

We’ll publish an update in the coming months to let you know what we’ve done, what progress has been made, and what’s next.

Actioned: 22 Apr 2026

Dog fouling.

Issued: 22 Apr 2026

Status Update

This is a priority for the next 3 months. We have identified this based on feedback from local residents, crime data, and ongoing concerns in the area.

We’ll publish an update in the coming months to let you know what we’ve done, what progress has been made, and what’s next.

Actioned: 22 Apr 2026

Engagement Events

JUN19

Hat Hats Coffee with a Cop

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schedule

1:00 PM — 2:00 PM

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Herons Leisure Centre, William Street Herne Bay

JUN24

Coffee with a Cop @ Costa Coffee, Sainsbury's

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3:00 PM — 4:30 PM

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Costa Coffee, 6 The Boulevard Herne Bay

JUL8

Meet local officer

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10:00 AM — 11:00 AM

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Hampton Pier Car Park, Herne Bay

JUL9

Coffee with a Cop @ HatHats (Heron Leisure Centre)

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schedule

10:00 AM — 11:30 AM

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HatHats Coffee Herne Bay Central, William Street Herne Bay

JUL14

Hat Hats Coffee with a Cop

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schedule

1:00 PM — 2:00 PM

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Herons Leisure Centre, William Street Herne Bay

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