WD22 Intelligence Updated March 2026Source: Kent Police Police

Crime in sturry, canterbury

Comprehensive safety analysis for sturry, localized within canterbury.

Total Crimes

60
trending_down -3.2% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

80.32per 1k
trending_down -1.6% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

8,217

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences21
Criminal Damage & Arson8
Anti-social Behaviour8
Shoplifting6
Other Crime5
Weapons Possession3
Other Theft3
Drug Offences2
Theft from Person1
Robbery1
Bicycle Theft1
Public Order1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Herne Bay Road Map
Shoplifting: 5Robbery: 1Other crime: 1
8
On or near Milner Lane Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3Other theft: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
5
On or near Well Lane Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3
3
On or near Supermarket Map
Drugs: 1Shoplifting: 1Possession of weapons: 1
3
On or near Herne Bay Road Map
Criminal damage and arson: 2Drugs: 1
3
On or near Field Way Map
Other crime: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
2
On or near Meadow Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Copt Close Map
Other crime: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1
2
On or near Drovers Walk Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near The Sycamores Map
Criminal damage and arson: 2
2

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City Ranking

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Local Rank

#13safest in canterbury

City Average

101.84per 1k

Local Policing

Sturry

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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

Fly tipping.

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

Highways obstructions.

Issued: 3 Feb 2026

Status Update

During routine patrols, officers have noted that ongoing roadworks on Sturry Road and Staines Hill are causing increased traffic congestion. These works are leading to delays for motorists and wider disruption on surrounding routes.

Actioned: 25 Mar 2026

Road safety issues.

Issued: 3 Feb 2026

Status Update

Local beat officers have carried out speed‑gun checks in response to concerns about speeding. This work helps deter unsafe driving, identify problem locations and support safer driving behaviour across the area.

Actioned: 25 Mar 2026

Engagement Events

JUN1

Coffee with a Cop

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1:00 PM — 2:00 PM

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Coffee Corner, Herne Bay Road Canterbury

JUN12

Meet your local officers

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10:00 AM — 11:00 AM

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Hersden Neighbourhood Centre Association, The Avenue Canterbury

JUN16

Meet your local officers

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9:00 AM — 10:00 AM

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Canterbury Garden Centre, Canterbury Road Herne Bay

JUL10

Meet your local officers

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10:00 AM — 11:00 AM

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Hersden Neighbourhood Centre Association, The Avenue Canterbury

JUL17

Coffee with a Cop

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3:00 PM — 4:00 PM

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Coffee Corner, Herne Bay Road Canterbury

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