Crime Rate in Heron: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Heron

The total recorded crimes in Heron, Canterbury, UK in May 2025 are around 211 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Heron crime rate of 4.21 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 Heron, encompassing approximately 50,171 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (64) incidents (-7.25% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (46) incidents (15.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (35) incidents (84.21% increase)
Heron Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 25
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 22
  • Queen Street with total crimes: 12

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 areas in the Canterbury.

    • 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 areas in the Canterbury.

  • 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 May 2025 the Heron has recorded 211 crimes with crime rate of 4.21 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Heron)CrimesRank (Heron)CrimesRank (Heron)
Westgate319 13,335 13,216 1
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
Greenhill24 16242 16264 15
Reculver15 20256 15179 18
Nailbourne25 15129 20174 19
Swalecliffe12 21170 19192 17
Tankerton16 19126 21152 21

Heron Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (64 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (46 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (69 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (40 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 85 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 20257
February 20253
January 20257
December 20245
November 20245
October 20249
September 20248
August 202412
July 20246
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 195 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202519
March 202517
February 20259
January 202510
December 202411
November 202421
October 20249
September 20249
August 202415
July 202415
June 202418
May 202420

A total of 110 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20258
March 20256
February 20252
January 202510
December 20249
November 20249
October 20247
September 20246
August 20249
July 20246
June 202420
May 20249

A total of 385 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202546
April 202540
March 202534
February 202530
January 202523
December 202419
November 202422
October 202440
September 202426
August 202423
July 202416
June 202438
May 202428

A total of 862 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 66.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 140 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202564
April 202569
March 202556
February 202566
January 202545
December 202452
November 202444
October 202451
September 202460
August 202476
July 202469
June 2024140
May 202470

A total of 31 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
September 20247
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
November 20241
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 50 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20257
February 20255
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20246
July 20247
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 118 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

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

A total of 330 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202535
April 202519
March 202525
February 202522
January 202516
December 202419
November 202412
October 202419
September 202424
August 202431
July 202417
June 202462
May 202429

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20255
February 20251
January 20255
December 20244
November 20241
October 20245
September 20241
August 20243
June 20246
May 20247

A total of 82 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20258
February 20256
January 20257
December 20245
November 20244
October 202413
September 202412
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20246

A total of 36 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
January 20253
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
July 20248
June 202414
May 20243

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
October 20242
July 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Heron in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total25
Shoplifting16
Anti-social behaviour5
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Robbery1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total22
Shoplifting20
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
3. Queen Street (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Other crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
4. Clarence Street (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Dolphin Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. William Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. South Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
9. York Road (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft1

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