Crime Rate in Reculver: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Reculver

The total recorded crimes in Reculver, Canterbury, UK in March 2025 are around 19 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Reculver crime rate of 45.05 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Reculver Crime Hotspots

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

  • Neville Road with total crimes: 3
  • Manor Close with total crimes: 2
  • Kittiwake 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Reculver has recorded 19 crimes with crime rate of 45.05 ranking 17th 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.

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
Little Stour & Adisham17 20233 17273 13
Beltinge21 16266 14232 16
Greenhill23 14242 16264 15
Nailbourne21 15129 20174 19
Swalecliffe17 18170 19192 17
West Bay17 19206 18163 20
Tankerton11 21126 21152 21

Reculver Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 100 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20255
January 202510
December 20245
November 20248
October 20247
September 20244
August 202411
July 202411
June 202424
May 20243
April 20246

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
October 20242
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 March 2025

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

1. Neville Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
2. Manor Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Kittiwake Close (Map)
Total2
Other crime2
4. Maystreet (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Chitty Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Stour Valley Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
7. Kingfisher Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Sweechbridge Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Glenbervie Drive (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
10. A299 (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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