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 May 2025 are around 76 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Stephen's crime rate of 3.54 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (54.55% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
St Stephen's Crime Hotspots

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

  • Green Dell with total crimes: 8
  • Rushmead Close with total crimes: 5
  • Beecroft Close with total crimes: 5

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 May 2025 the St Stephen's has recorded 76 crimes with crime rate of 3.54 ranking 7th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Stephen's)CrimesRank (St Stephen's)CrimesRank (St Stephen's)
Westgate319 13,335 13,216 1
Heron211 22,077 22,188 2
Northgate128 41,902 32,031 3
Barton166 31,871 41,841 4
Gorrell117 61,285 61,390 5
Wincheap117 51,411 51,129 6
Sturry59 9665 8652 8
Seasalter68 8647 9567 9
Herne & Broomfield40 11456 10529 10
Blean Forest50 10334 12265 14
Chartham & Stone Street30 12422 11404 11
Chestfield26 14327 13279 12
Little Stour & Adisham20 18233 17273 13
West Bay28 13206 18163 20
Beltinge22 17266 14232 16
Greenhill24 16242 16264 15
Reculver15 20256 15179 18
Nailbourne25 15129 20174 19
Swalecliffe12 21170 19192 17
Tankerton16 19126 21152 21

St Stephen's Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (74 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20257
March 20252
February 20252
December 20245
November 20246
October 20244
September 20245
August 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 476 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 36.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202534
April 202522
March 202529
February 202545
January 202544
December 202431
November 202435
October 202426
September 202426
August 202438
July 202437
June 202474
May 202435

A total of 95 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20254
March 20256
February 20256
January 20254
December 20245
November 20241
October 202411
September 202414
August 20249
July 20249
June 20248
May 20249

A total of 107 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20252
March 20259
February 202510
January 202511
December 20247
November 20248
October 20248
September 202410
August 20243
July 20248
June 202420
May 20244

A total of 60 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
February 20255
January 20255
December 20245
November 202410
October 20243
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20248
May 20247

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20257
February 20258
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20244
September 20243
July 20247
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 41 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20254
January 20253
December 20244
November 20241
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 64 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20254
February 20251
January 20254
December 20246
November 20241
October 202412
September 20244
August 20242
July 20249
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20253
December 20241
June 20242

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 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
July 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20251

High Crime Locations St Stephen's in May 2025

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

1. Green Dell (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences7
Vehicle crime1
2. Rushmead Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Public order1
3. Beecroft Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
4. Pine Tree Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
5. Godden Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Shoplifting1
6. Copinger Close (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Redwood Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Uplands (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
9. Jesuit Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Folly Farm Gardens (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1

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