WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Kent Police Police

Crime in Herne & Broomfield, Canterbury

Comprehensive safety analysis for Herne & Broomfield, localized within Canterbury.

Total Crimes

32
trending_down -5.9% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

44.65per 1k
trending_down -2.0% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

8,980

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences15
Anti-social Behaviour7
Criminal Damage & Arson3
Other Theft2
Other Crime1
Vehicle Crime1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Drug Offences1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Herne Street Map
Other crime: 1Other theft: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1
3
On or near Plaxton Way Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Pintail Way Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Windmill Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Parkland Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2
2
On or near Thanet Way Map
Robbery: 1Other theft: 1
2
On or near Harrington Close Map
Violence and sexual offences: 1
1
On or near Mill Lane (North) Map
Drugs: 1
1
On or near Oldhawe Hill Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1
1
On or near Mount View Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 1
1

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City Ranking

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Local Rank

#9safest in Canterbury

City Average

101.12per 1k

Local Policing

Heron

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Local Priorities

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

E-scooters/e-bikes.

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

Dog fouling.

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

Engagement Events

JUL8

Meet local officer

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10:00 AM — 11:00 AM

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Hampton Pier Car Park, Herne Bay

JUL9

Coffee with a Cop @ HatHats (Heron Leisure Centre)

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10:00 AM — 11:30 AM

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HatHats Coffee Herne Bay Central, William Street Herne Bay

JUL14

Hat Hats Coffee with a Cop

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1:00 PM — 2:00 PM

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Herons Leisure Centre, William Street Herne Bay

JUL23

Salvation Army Community Coffee morning

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10:30 AM — 12:00 PM

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The Salvation Army, Richmond Street Herne Bay

JUL28

Coffee with a Cop @ Costa Coffee, Sainsbury's

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3:00 PM — 4:30 PM

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Costa Coffee, 6 The Boulevard Herne Bay

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