Crime Rate in Heron: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Heron

The total recorded crimes in Heron, Canterbury, UK in July 2025 are around 194 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Heron crime rate of 3.87 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (76) incidents (31.03% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (39) incidents (-32.76% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (31) incidents (34.78% increase)
Heron Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 17
  • Clarence Street with total crimes: 11
  • Dolphin Street 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 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 July 2025 the Heron has recorded 194 crimes with crime rate of 3.87 ranking 3th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Heron)CrimesRank (Heron)CrimesRank (Heron)
Westgate340 13,335 13,216 1
Gorrell208 21,285 61,390 5
Northgate174 51,902 32,031 3
Barton183 41,871 41,841 4
Wincheap88 71,411 51,129 6
St Stephen's108 6894 7873 7
Sturry86 8665 8652 8
Seasalter77 9647 9567 9
Herne & Broomfield43 10456 10529 10
Chartham & Stone Street35 12422 11404 11
Chestfield40 11327 13279 12
Blean Forest30 13334 12265 14
Little Stour & Adisham24 14233 17273 13
Beltinge17 21266 14232 16
Greenhill24 15242 16264 15
Reculver20 20256 15179 18
Tankerton24 16126 21152 21
Swalecliffe22 17170 19192 17
West Bay21 19206 18163 20
Nailbourne22 18129 20174 19

Heron Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 76 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 39 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (58 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (58 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 71 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.10 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20259
May 20254
April 20255
March 20258
February 20256
January 20257
December 20245
November 20244
October 202413

A total of 264 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 26.40 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202539
June 202558
May 202535
April 202519
March 202525
February 202522
January 202516
December 202419
November 202412
October 202419

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20258
May 20255
April 20252
March 20255
February 20251
January 20255
December 20244
November 20241
October 20245

A total of 72 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20255
May 20259
April 20258
March 20256
February 20252
January 202510
December 20249
November 20249
October 20247

A total of 64 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20257
May 20257
April 20256
March 20256
February 20257
January 202512
December 20246
November 20243
October 20245

A total of 581 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 58.10 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202576
June 202558
May 202564
April 202569
March 202556
February 202566
January 202545
December 202452
November 202444
October 202451

A total of 161 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.10 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202523
May 202522
April 202519
March 202517
February 20259
January 202510
December 202411
November 202421
October 20249

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 308 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 30.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202531
June 202523
May 202546
April 202540
March 202534
February 202530
January 202523
December 202419
November 202422
October 202440

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20254
April 20252
March 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
May 20256
April 20252
March 20257
February 20255
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.78 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20255
May 20255
April 20256
March 20257
February 20253
January 20257
December 20245
November 20245
October 20249

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20255
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
November 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20252
October 20242

High Crime Locations Heron in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting12
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
2. Clarence Street (Map)
Total11
Criminal damage and arson4
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
3. Dolphin Street (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences7
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
4. East Street (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour5
Burglary1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting9
6. Beacon Walk (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Market Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Station Road (Map)
Total5
Drugs3
Other theft2
9. Telford Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1
10. Lane End (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour5

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