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 March 2025 are around 17 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Little Stour & Adisham crime rate of 63.93 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Little Stour & Adisham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Court Meadows with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Church Road with total crimes: 1

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Little Stour & Adisham has recorded 17 crimes with crime rate of 63.93 ranking 20th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Canterbury)CrimesRank (Canterbury)CrimesRank (Canterbury)
Westgate264 13,335 13,216 1
Heron176 22,077 22,188 2
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
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

Little Stour & Adisham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 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 (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
April 20243

A total of 96 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20258
January 202511
December 20247
November 20242
October 20246
September 20247
August 202411
July 20245
June 202412
May 20249
April 202411

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20244
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
October 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20246
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20241

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241
July 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Little Stour & Adisham in March 2025

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

1. Court Meadows (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
3. Church Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. The Green (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. The Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Public order1
7. Gravel Castle Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Wick Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
9. Church Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Woodlands Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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