Crime Rate in Sturry: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sturry

The total recorded crimes in Sturry, Canterbury, UK in July 2025 are around 86 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sturry crime rate of 14.54 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 Sturry, encompassing approximately 5,915 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (63.16% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (12) incidents (1100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
Sturry Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Copt Close with total crimes: 5
  • High Street with total crimes: 4

How safe is Sturry?

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

  • Relative to Canterbury:

    • In 2024, Sturry demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Canterbury average, with 665 crimes compared to 822.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Sturry witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 20 other areas in the Canterbury.

    • In 2023, Sturry had fewer crimes than the Canterbury average, with 652 crimes compared to 809. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Sturry witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 20 other areas in the Canterbury.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Sturry Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Sturry has recorded 86 crimes with crime rate of 14.54 ranking 8th out of 20 in the Canterbury, UK

In 2024, the total Sturry crimes were 665. The crime rate of Sturry in 2024 was 112.42 (year) or 9.37 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Canterbury.

In 2023, the total crimes in Sturry were around 652 crimes with yearly crime rate of 110.23 (year) or 9.19 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Canterbury.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sturry)CrimesRank (Sturry)CrimesRank (Sturry)
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
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

Sturry 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 31 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20256
May 20256
April 20255
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20246
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 241 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202531
June 202519
May 202524
April 202523
March 202523
February 202515
January 202519
December 202423
November 202415
October 202421
September 20249
August 202419

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
April 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
August 20241

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20253
April 20256
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20251
May 20253
April 20253
March 20256
February 20256
January 20254
December 20249
November 20247
October 20244
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 95 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202514
May 20259
April 202511
March 202512
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20248
October 20245
September 20247
August 202411

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20251
May 20252
April 20253
January 20251
November 20243
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251

A total of 52 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20257
May 20254
April 20258
March 20255
February 20257
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20254
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20245
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20253
April 20255
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
October 20243
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20252
March 20252
October 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251

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 Sturry in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting5
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Copt Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime1
3. High Street (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson3
Burglary1
4. Montgomery Gardens (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
5. Sutton Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
6. A291 (Map)
Total4
Burglary4
7. Chapel Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
8. Ince Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Rowan Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. The Sycamores (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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