Crime Rate in Reculver: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Reculver

The total recorded crimes in Reculver, Canterbury, UK in May 2025 are around 15 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Reculver crime rate of 35.56 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 Reculver, encompassing approximately 421 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Reculver Crime Hotspots

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

  • Barnes Way with total crimes: 3
  • Church Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Pennington Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Reculver?

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

  • Relative to Canterbury:

    • In 2024, Reculver demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Canterbury average, with 256 crimes compared to 822.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Reculver recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 20 other areas in the Canterbury.

    • In 2023, Reculver had fewer crimes than the Canterbury average, with 179 crimes compared to 809. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Reculver recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 20 other areas in the Canterbury.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Canterbury, Reculver has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Reculver Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Reculver has recorded 15 crimes with crime rate of 35.56 ranking 20th out of 20 in the Canterbury, UK

In 2024, the total Reculver crimes were 256. The crime rate of Reculver in 2024 was 606.92 (year) or 50.58 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Canterbury.

In 2023, the total crimes in Reculver were around 179 crimes with yearly crime rate of 424.37 (year) or 35.36 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the Canterbury.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Reculver)CrimesRank (Reculver)CrimesRank (Reculver)
Westgate319 13,335 13,216 1
Heron211 22,077 22,188 2
Northgate128 41,902 32,031 3
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
Nailbourne25 15129 20174 19
Swalecliffe12 21170 19192 17
Tankerton16 19126 21152 21

Reculver Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 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 (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (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 Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 104 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20256
February 20255
January 202510
December 20245
November 20248
October 20247
September 20244
August 202411
July 202411
June 202424
May 20243

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20253
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
August 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
August 20245
July 20247
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252
January 20251
December 20245
November 20247
October 20244
September 20245
August 20248
July 20242
June 20244
May 20246

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20244
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
May 20242

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251
October 20242
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
August 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Reculver in May 2025

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

1. Barnes Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
2. Church Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Pennington Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Nethergong Hill (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
5. Kingfisher Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
6. Magnolia Walk (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Wantsum Close (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
8. Walnut Tree Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. A299 (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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