Crime Rate in Seasalter: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Seasalter

The total recorded crimes in Seasalter, Canterbury, UK in March 2025 are around 90 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Seasalter crime rate of 11.18 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 Mar were:

  • Shoplifting: (49) incidents (36.11% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (6.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
Seasalter Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 46
  • Lucerne Drive with total crimes: 8
  • Dargate Road with total crimes: 8

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Seasalter has recorded 90 crimes with crime rate of 11.18 ranking 7th 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.

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
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
Reculver19 17256 15179 18
Nailbourne21 15129 20174 19
Swalecliffe17 18170 19192 17
West Bay17 19206 18163 20
Tankerton11 21126 21152 21

Seasalter Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (6 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 20252
December 20241
November 20245
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20246

A total of 219 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 202515
January 202519
December 202411
November 202416
October 202416
September 202412
August 202426
July 202426
June 202426
May 202415
April 202421

A total of 207 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202549
February 202536
January 202532
December 20246
November 202411
October 202417
September 20248
August 202412
July 20246
June 202418
May 20246
April 20246

A total of 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20242
October 20245
September 20244
August 202413
July 20246
June 20248
May 20248
April 20242

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20246
September 20243
August 20248
July 20246
June 202410
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
October 20244
September 20241
August 20245
July 20241
June 20248
May 20242
April 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
March 20254
February 20256
January 20256
December 202413
November 20247
October 20248
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
June 20244
May 20245
April 20243

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
November 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20246
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20243
November 20244
April 20241

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

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241

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 March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total46
Shoplifting44
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Lucerne Drive (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Dargate Road (Map)
Total8
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
Shoplifting2
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
4. Boorman Way (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
5. South View Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Pean Hill (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Prospect Way (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
8. Dove Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Seasalter Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Other theft1

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