Crime Rate in Seasalter: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Seasalter

The total recorded crimes in Seasalter, Canterbury, UK in July 2025 are around 77 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Seasalter crime rate of 9.56 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 Seasalter, encompassing approximately 8,051 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (37) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
Seasalter Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 32
  • Prospect Way with total crimes: 5
  • Thistle Drive with total crimes: 5

How safe is Seasalter?

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

  • Relative to Canterbury:

    • In 2024, Seasalter demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Canterbury average, with 647 crimes compared to 822.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Seasalter witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 20 other areas in the Canterbury.

    • In 2023, Seasalter had fewer crimes than the Canterbury average, with 567 crimes compared to 809. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Seasalter witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 20 other areas in the Canterbury.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Seasalter Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Seasalter has recorded 77 crimes with crime rate of 9.56 ranking 9th out of 20 in the Canterbury, UK

In 2024, the total Seasalter crimes were 647. The crime rate of Seasalter in 2024 was 80.36 (year) or 6.70 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Canterbury.

In 2023, the total crimes in Seasalter were around 567 crimes with yearly crime rate of 70.42 (year) or 5.87 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Canterbury.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Seasalter)CrimesRank (Seasalter)CrimesRank (Seasalter)
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
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

Seasalter Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (37 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (49 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (32 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 193 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 20259
May 202517
April 202515
March 202516
February 202515
January 202519
December 202411
November 202416
October 202416
September 202412
August 202426

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
October 20244
September 20241
August 20245

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20257
May 20257
April 20252
March 20254
February 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20242
October 20245
September 20244
August 202413

A total of 292 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202537
June 202537
May 202523
April 202524
March 202549
February 202536
January 202532
December 20246
November 202411
October 202417
September 20248
August 202412

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20254
January 20252
December 20241
November 20245
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
January 20253
November 20241
October 20245
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
November 20242
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 64 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20253
April 20258
March 20254
February 20256
January 20256
December 202413
November 20247
October 20248
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20257
May 20252
April 20252
March 20258
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20246
September 20243
August 20248

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20255
January 20251
December 20243
November 20244

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Seasalter in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total32
Shoplifting30
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
2. Prospect Way (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Thistle Drive (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
4. Lucerne Drive (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Harty Ferry View (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
6. Tradewinds (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Swallow Avenue (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Other theft1
8. Glebe Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Joy Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1

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