Crime in West Bay, Canterbury
Comprehensive safety analysis for West Bay, localized within Canterbury.
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Incident Distribution
| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Sussex Close Map | Violence and sexual offences: 2Anti-social behaviour: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 4 |
| On or near West Cliff Gardens Map | Violence and sexual offences: 2Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 3 |
| On or near Beaumont Street Map | Violence and sexual offences: 2Burglary: 1 | 3 |
| On or near St Louis Grove Map | Other crime: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Cliff Sea Grove Map | Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Clarendon Street Map | Public order: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Freshwater Close Map | Drugs: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Harry Wells Road Map | Possession of weapons: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Hampton Close Map | Public order: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Bentley Avenue Map | Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 1 |
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Local Priorities
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
Drug taking.
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
Engagement Events
Meet local officer
other10:00 AM — 11:00 AM
Hampton Pier Car Park, Herne Bay
Hat Hats Coffee with a Cop
other1:00 PM — 2:00 PM
Herons Leisure Centre, William Street Herne Bay
Salvation Army Community Coffee morning
other10:30 AM — 12:00 PM
The Salvation Army, Richmond Street Herne Bay
Meet local Officer
other10:00 AM — 11:00 AM
Hampton Pier Car Park, Herne Bay
Salvation Army Community Coffee morning
other10:30 AM — 12:00 PM
The Salvation Army, Richmond Street Herne Bay
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