Crime Rate in Northgate: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Northgate

The total recorded crimes in Northgate, Canterbury, UK in July 2025 are around 174 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Northgate crime rate of 4.85 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 Northgate, encompassing approximately 35,842 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (-21.43% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (39) incidents (-7.14% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (32) incidents (166.67% increase)
Northgate Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 21
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 13
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 12

How safe is Northgate?

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

  • Relative to Canterbury:

    • In 2024, Northgate reported a higher crime volume than the Canterbury average, with 1,902 crimes compared to 822. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Northgate witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 20 other areas in the Canterbury.

    • In 2023, Northgate experienced a greater number of crimes than the Canterbury average, with 2,031 crimes compared to 809. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Northgate witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 20 other areas in the Canterbury.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Canterbury, Northgate has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Northgate Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Northgate has recorded 174 crimes with crime rate of 1.65 ranking 5th out of 20 in the Canterbury, UK

In 2024, the total Northgate crimes were 1,902. The crime rate of Northgate in 2024 was 53.07 (year) or 4.42 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Canterbury.

In 2023, the total crimes in Northgate were around 2,031 crimes with yearly crime rate of 56.66 (year) or 4.72 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Canterbury.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Northgate)CrimesRank (Northgate)CrimesRank (Northgate)
Westgate340 13,335 13,216 1
Heron194 32,077 22,188 2
Gorrell208 21,285 61,390 5
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

Northgate 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 44 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 39 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (56 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (42 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (40 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (34 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (48 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (38 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (41 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (37 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 47 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (57 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 41 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 38 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (43 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (31 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (37 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (27 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (40 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 79 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20254
May 20254
April 20253
March 20259
February 20254
January 20256
December 20243
November 20247
October 202412
September 20249
August 20247

A total of 25 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20251
April 20251
March 20255
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 70 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202510
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 202512
January 20256
December 20246
November 20246
October 20244
September 20247
August 20246

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20253
April 20251
March 202511
February 20254
January 20252
December 20246
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 521 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.42 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202544
June 202556
May 202540
April 202548
March 202537
February 202547
January 202557
December 202441
November 202443
October 202439
September 202429
August 202440

A total of 117 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20256
May 20254
April 20258
March 202519
February 202521
January 202513
December 20248
November 20248
October 20244
September 202411
August 20246

A total of 203 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202532
June 202512
May 202519
April 202516
March 202513
February 202516
January 202520
December 20249
November 202413
October 202417
September 202421
August 202415

A total of 168 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202516
May 20258
April 20257
March 202510
February 202517
January 202516
December 202412
November 202420
October 202421
September 202411
August 202415

A total of 28 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
May 20255
April 20252
January 20255
November 20242
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 395 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202539
June 202542
May 202534
April 202538
March 202541
February 202524
January 202520
December 202438
November 202431
October 202437
September 202427
August 202424

A total of 49 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20259
May 20252
April 20252
March 20257
February 20256
January 20254
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 53 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20254
April 20255
March 20254
February 20253
January 20257
December 20247
November 20244
October 20242
September 20246
August 20245

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 25 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20249
September 20244
August 20244

High Crime Locations Northgate in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total21
Shoplifting9
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
Robbery1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour9
Other crime2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting10
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
4. New Town Street (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
5. Vauxhall Avenue (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting7
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting7
Robbery1
7. Barton Mill Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
8. Tennyson Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
9. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Other theft4
Shoplifting1
10. Glenside Avenue (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Drugs1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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