Crime Rate in Sturry: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sturry

The total recorded crimes in Sturry, Canterbury, UK in May 2025 are around 59 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sturry crime rate of 9.97 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (4.35% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
Sturry Crime Hotspots

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

  • Herne Bay Road with total crimes: 6
  • Milner Lane with total crimes: 4
  • River View 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 May 2025 the Sturry has recorded 59 crimes with crime rate of 9.97 ranking 9th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sturry)CrimesRank (Sturry)CrimesRank (Sturry)
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
St Stephen's76 7894 7873 7
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

Sturry Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 106 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202511
March 202512
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20248
October 20245
September 20247
August 202411
July 20247
June 202420
May 20248

A total of 293 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202523
March 202523
February 202515
January 202519
December 202423
November 202415
October 202421
September 20249
August 202419
July 202437
June 202428
May 202437

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20245
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
May 20243

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 49 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20258
March 20255
February 20257
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
May 20248

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 85 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20256
February 20256
January 20254
December 20249
November 20247
October 20244
September 20242
August 20243
July 20246
June 202414
May 202418

A total of 51 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20246
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
October 20241
May 20242

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
May 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Herne Bay Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Milner Lane (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
3. River View (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
5. Chequer Tree Close (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Larch Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Yew Tree Gardens (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
8. Ince Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Denne Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Bredlands Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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