Crime Rate in Little Stour & Adisham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Little Stour & Adisham

The total recorded crimes in Little Stour & Adisham, Canterbury, UK in July 2025 are around 24 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Little Stour & Adisham crime rate of 90.26 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 Little Stour & Adisham, encompassing approximately 265 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Little Stour & Adisham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bramling Road with total crimes: 3
  • Dixwell Place with total crimes: 3
  • The Elders with total crimes: 2

How safe is Little Stour & Adisham?

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

  • Relative to Canterbury:

    • In 2024, Little Stour & Adisham demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Canterbury average, with 233 crimes compared to 822.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Little Stour & Adisham recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 20 other areas in the Canterbury.

    • In 2023, Little Stour & Adisham had fewer crimes than the Canterbury average, with 273 crimes compared to 809. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Little Stour & Adisham recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 20 other areas in the Canterbury.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Canterbury, Little Stour & Adisham has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Little Stour & Adisham Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Little Stour & Adisham has recorded 24 crimes with crime rate of 90.26 ranking 14th out of 20 in the Canterbury, UK

In 2024, the total Little Stour & Adisham crimes were 233. The crime rate of Little Stour & Adisham in 2024 was 876.27 (year) or 73.02 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Canterbury.

In 2023, the total crimes in Little Stour & Adisham were around 273 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1026.70 (year) or 85.56 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Canterbury.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Little Stour & Adisham)CrimesRank (Little Stour & Adisham)CrimesRank (Little Stour & Adisham)
Westgate340 13,335 13,216 1
Heron194 32,077 22,188 2
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
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

Little Stour & Adisham 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 9 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (4 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 72 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202510
May 20258
April 202510
March 20257
February 20258
January 202511
December 20247
November 20242

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20244

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20252
March 20251
November 20244

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
December 20241

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20244

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

High Crime Locations Little Stour & Adisham in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Little Stour & Adisham postcode area is presented below.

1. Bramling Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Dixwell Place (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
3. The Elders (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Stodmarsh Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Canterbury Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Court Meadows (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. List Meadows (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. The Green (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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