Crime Rate in St Stephen's: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Stephen's

The total recorded crimes in St Stephen's, Canterbury, UK in July 2025 are around 108 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Stephen's crime rate of 5.04 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 St Stephen's, encompassing approximately 21,441 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (53) incidents (15.22% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (17) incidents (70.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (40.00% increase)
St Stephen's Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Stephen'S Green with total crimes: 7
  • Rushmead Close with total crimes: 6
  • Brabourne Close with total crimes: 6

How safe is St Stephen's?

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

  • Relative to Canterbury:

    • In 2024, St Stephen's reported a higher crime volume than the Canterbury average, with 894 crimes compared to 822. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, St Stephen's witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 20 other areas in the Canterbury.

    • In 2023, St Stephen's experienced a greater number of crimes than the Canterbury average, with 873 crimes compared to 809. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, St Stephen's witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 20 other areas in the Canterbury.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Canterbury, St Stephen's has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

St Stephen's Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the St Stephen's has recorded 108 crimes with crime rate of 5.04 ranking 6th out of 20 in the Canterbury, UK

In 2024, the total St Stephen's crimes were 894. The crime rate of St Stephen's in 2024 was 41.70 (year) or 3.47 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Canterbury.

In 2023, the total crimes in St Stephen's were around 873 crimes with yearly crime rate of 40.72 (year) or 3.39 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Canterbury.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Stephen's)CrimesRank (St Stephen's)CrimesRank (St Stephen's)
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
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
Reculver20 20256 15179 18
Tankerton24 16126 21152 21
Swalecliffe22 17170 19192 17
West Bay21 19206 18163 20
Nailbourne22 18129 20174 19

St Stephen's Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 53 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (46 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 45 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (44 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (35 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (38 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 93 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202510
May 20259
April 20254
March 20256
February 20256
January 20254
December 20245
November 20241
October 202411
September 202414
August 20249

A total of 102 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202510
May 20257
April 20252
March 20259
February 202510
January 202511
December 20247
November 20248
October 20248
September 202410
August 20243

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20254
April 20254
March 20254
February 20251
January 20254
December 20246
November 20241
October 202412
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 429 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202553
June 202546
May 202534
April 202522
March 202529
February 202545
January 202544
December 202431
November 202435
October 202426
September 202426
August 202438

A total of 41 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20253
April 20257
March 20252
February 20252
December 20245
November 20246
October 20244
September 20245
August 20241

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20253
March 20251

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20253
September 20241

A total of 51 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20253
April 20255
February 20255
January 20255
December 20245
November 202410
October 20243
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
February 20253
December 20241

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20255
April 20251
March 20257
February 20258
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20244
September 20243

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20254
January 20253
December 20244
November 20241
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20243
October 20241
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
August 20243

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

MonthCount
May 20251

High Crime Locations St Stephen's in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the St Stephen's postcode area is presented below.

1. St Stephen'S Green (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
2. Rushmead Close (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson4
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
3. Brabourne Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime1
Other theft1
4. Market Way (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
5. Willow Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
6. Redwood Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Hackington Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
8. Downs Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other crime1
9. Long Acre Close (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
10. Jesuit Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1

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