Crime in Heron, Canterbury
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| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 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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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
Hat Hats Coffee with a Cop
other1:00 PM — 2:00 PM
Herons Leisure Centre, William Street Herne Bay
Coffee with a Cop @ Costa Coffee, Sainsbury's
other3:00 PM — 4:30 PM
Costa Coffee, 6 The Boulevard Herne Bay
Meet local officer
other10:00 AM — 11:00 AM
Hampton Pier Car Park, Herne Bay
Coffee with a Cop @ HatHats (Heron Leisure Centre)
other10:00 AM — 11:30 AM
HatHats Coffee Herne Bay Central, William Street Herne Bay
Hat Hats Coffee with a Cop
other1:00 PM — 2:00 PM
Herons Leisure Centre, William Street Herne Bay
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