Crime Rate in Reculver: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Reculver

The total recorded crimes in Reculver, Canterbury, UK in July 2025 are around 20 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Reculver crime rate of 47.42 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 Jul were:

  • Drugs: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-55.56% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Reculver Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7
  • Maystreet with total crimes: 3
  • Reculver Lane 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 July 2025 the Reculver has recorded 20 crimes with crime rate of 47.42 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Reculver)CrimesRank (Reculver)CrimesRank (Reculver)
Westgate340 13,335 13,216 1
Heron194 32,077 22,188 2
Gorrell208 21,285 61,390 5
Northgate174 51,902 32,031 3
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
Tankerton24 16126 21152 21
Swalecliffe22 17170 19192 17
West Bay21 19206 18163 20
Nailbourne22 18129 20174 19

Reculver Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Drugs saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
March 20253
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
January 20251
September 20241

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
August 20245

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
May 20251
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20252
August 20241

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20259
May 20255
April 20255
March 20256
February 20255
January 202510
December 20245
November 20248
October 20247
September 20244
August 202411

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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
May 20251
April 20252
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20244

A total of 1 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

High Crime Locations Reculver in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Drugs6
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Maystreet (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Reculver Lane (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Sweechbridge Road (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
5. Manor Road (Map)
Total1
Possession of weapons1
6. Fulmar Way (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
7. Maystreet (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Barnes Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Neville Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. Seaville Drive (Map)
Total1
Other crime1

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