Crime Rate in Heron: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Heron

The total recorded crimes in Heron, Canterbury, UK in March 2025 are around 176 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Heron crime rate of 3.51 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 Heron, encompassing approximately 50,171 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (56) incidents (-15.15% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (34) incidents (13.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (13.64% increase)
Heron Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16
  • Clarence Street with total crimes: 11
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10

How safe is Heron?

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

  • Relative to Canterbury:

    • In 2024, Heron reported a higher crime volume than the Canterbury average, with 2,077 crimes compared to 822. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Heron witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 20 other cities.

    • In 2023, Heron experienced a greater number of crimes than the Canterbury average, with 2,188 crimes compared to 809. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Heron witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 20 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Heron Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Heron has recorded 176 crimes with crime rate of 3.51 ranking 2th out of 20 in the Canterbury, UK

In 2024, the total Heron crimes were 2,077. The crime rate of Heron in 2024 was 41.40 (year) or 3.45 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Canterbury.

In 2023, the total crimes in Heron were around 2,188 crimes with yearly crime rate of 43.61 (year) or 3.63 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Canterbury.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Canterbury)CrimesRank (Canterbury)CrimesRank (Canterbury)
Westgate264 13,335 13,216 1
Northgate161 41,902 32,031 3
Barton162 31,871 41,841 4
Gorrell100 61,285 61,390 5
Wincheap127 51,411 51,129 6
St Stephen's63 8894 7873 7
Seasalter90 7647 9567 9
Sturry57 9665 8652 8
Herne & Broomfield30 10456 10529 10
Chartham & Stone Street29 12422 11404 11
Blean Forest30 11334 12265 14
Chestfield24 13327 13279 12
Little Stour & Adisham17 20233 17273 13
Beltinge21 16266 14232 16
Greenhill23 14242 16264 15
Reculver19 17256 15179 18
Nailbourne21 15129 20174 19
Swalecliffe17 18170 19192 17
West Bay17 19206 18163 20
Tankerton11 21126 21152 21

Heron Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (56 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (34 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 66 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 30 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (45 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 52 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (44 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (51 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (40 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (60 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (26 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (76 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (31 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 69 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 (140 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (62 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (70 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (29 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (60 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (29 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 168 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 20259
January 202510
December 202411
November 202421
October 20249
September 20249
August 202415
July 202415
June 202418
May 202420
April 202414

A total of 789 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 65.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 140 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202556
February 202566
January 202545
December 202452
November 202444
October 202451
September 202460
August 202476
July 202469
June 2024140
May 202470
April 202460

A total of 296 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202525
February 202522
January 202516
December 202419
November 202412
October 202419
September 202424
August 202431
July 202417
June 202462
May 202429
April 202420

A total of 82 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20256
January 20257
December 20245
November 20244
October 202413
September 202412
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20246
April 20249

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
November 20241
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 328 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202534
February 202530
January 202523
December 202419
November 202422
October 202440
September 202426
August 202423
July 202416
June 202438
May 202428
April 202429

A total of 104 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20252
January 202510
December 20249
November 20249
October 20247
September 20246
August 20249
July 20246
June 202420
May 20249
April 202411

A total of 114 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20257
January 202512
December 20246
November 20243
October 20245
September 20247
August 202419
July 20246
June 202422
May 202412
April 20249

A total of 83 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20253
January 20257
December 20245
November 20245
October 20249
September 20248
August 202412
July 20246
June 20248
May 20244
April 20249

A total of 43 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20255
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20246
July 20247
June 20246
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20251
January 20255
December 20244
November 20241
October 20245
September 20241
August 20243
June 20246
May 20247
April 20243

A total of 35 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20253
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
July 20248
June 202414
May 20243

A total of 26 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
September 20247
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Heron in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting14
Anti-social behaviour2
2. Clarence Street (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting10
4. York Road (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences1
5. East Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
7. Queen Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Herne Bay (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
9. Avenue Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
10. Dolphin Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1

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