Crime in Westgate, Canterbury
Comprehensive safety analysis for Westgate, localized within Canterbury.
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Incident Distribution
| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near St Dunstan'S Street Map | Shoplifting: 42Public order: 4Robbery: 1 | 47 |
| On or near Shopping Area Map | Shoplifting: 7Anti-social behaviour: 6Violence and sexual offences: 6 | 21 |
| On or near Butchery Lane Map | Shoplifting: 6Violence and sexual offences: 5Bicycle theft: 1 | 12 |
| On or near Burgate Lane Map | Violence and sexual offences: 4Anti-social behaviour: 3Vehicle crime: 1 | 9 |
| On or near Bus/Coach Station Map | Public order: 4Drugs: 3Criminal damage and arson: 2 | 9 |
| On or near Parking Area Map | Anti-social behaviour: 5 | 5 |
| On or near Becket Mews Map | Criminal damage and arson: 4 | 4 |
| On or near Iron Bar Lane Map | Public order: 3Bicycle theft: 1 | 4 |
| On or near All Saints Lane Map | Anti-social behaviour: 3 | 3 |
| On or near Bingley Court Map | Vehicle crime: 2Bicycle theft: 1 | 3 |
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Highways obstructions.
Issued: 22 Apr 2026
Status Update
This is a priority for the next 3 months. We have identified this based on feedback from local residents, crime data, and ongoing concerns in the area.
We’ll publish an update in the coming months to let you know what we’ve done, what progress has been made, and what’s next.
Actioned: 22 Apr 2026
Homelessness.
Issued: 22 Apr 2026
Status Update
This is a priority for the next 3 months. We have identified this based on feedback from local residents, crime data, and ongoing concerns in the area.
We’ll publish an update in the coming months to let you know what we’ve done, what progress has been made, and what’s next.
Actioned: 22 Apr 2026
Road safety issues.
Issued: 22 Apr 2026
Status Update
This is a priority for the next 3 months. We have identified this based on feedback from local residents, crime data, and ongoing concerns in the area.
We’ll publish an update in the coming months to let you know what we’ve done, what progress has been made, and what’s next.
Actioned: 22 Apr 2026
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Felons Coffeehouse & Kentish Wine Bar, 28-30 Saint Peter's Street Canterbury
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M&S Café, ground floor, 4 Saint George's Street Canterbury
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The Coffee Corner, 51-52 Saint Dunstans Street Canterbury
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M&S Café, Groundfloor, 4 Saint George's Street Canterbury
Coffee with a Cop
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M&S Café, groundfloor, 4 Saint George's Street Canterbury
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