Crime Rate in Northgate: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Northgate

The total recorded crimes in Northgate, Canterbury, UK in May 2025 are around 128 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Northgate crime rate of 3.57 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (34) incidents (-10.53% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (18.75% increase)
Northgate Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Vauxhall Avenue with total crimes: 10
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 8

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 May 2025 the Northgate has recorded 128 crimes with crime rate of 3.57 ranking 4th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Northgate)CrimesRank (Northgate)CrimesRank (Northgate)
Westgate319 13,335 13,216 1
Heron211 22,077 22,188 2
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

Northgate Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 62 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (100 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (52 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (45 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (37 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 230 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202516
March 202513
February 202516
January 202520
December 20249
November 202413
October 202417
September 202421
August 202415
July 202412
June 202436
May 202423

A total of 628 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 48.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202540
April 202548
March 202537
February 202547
January 202557
December 202441
November 202443
October 202439
September 202429
August 202440
July 202462
June 2024100
May 202445

A total of 33 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 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
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 191 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20257
March 202510
February 202517
January 202516
December 202412
November 202420
October 202421
September 202411
August 202415
July 202410
June 202434
May 202410

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 427 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 32.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202534
April 202538
March 202541
February 202524
January 202520
December 202438
November 202431
October 202437
September 202427
August 202424
July 202424
June 202452
May 202437

A total of 84 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20259
February 20254
January 20256
December 20243
November 20247
October 202412
September 20249
August 20247
July 20244
June 202410
May 20246

A total of 48 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20257
February 20256
January 20254
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 202511
February 20254
January 20252
December 20246
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 202412
May 20242

A total of 85 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 202512
January 20256
December 20246
November 20246
October 20244
September 20247
August 20246
July 202410
June 202410
May 202411

A total of 140 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.77 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20258
March 202519
February 202521
January 202513
December 20248
November 20248
October 20244
September 202411
August 20246
July 202412
June 202416
May 202410

A total of 58 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20254
February 20253
January 20257
December 20247
November 20244
October 20242
September 20246
August 20245
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 26 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Northgate in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
2. Vauxhall Avenue (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting10
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total8
Other theft4
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Robbery1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Other crime1
Shoplifting1
6. New Town Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Robbery1
7. Sturry Road (Map)
Total6
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. South Street (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Brymore Road (Map)
Total6
Burglary4
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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