Herne Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Herne’s crime profile in November 2024, accounting for 44.7% of the 47 total reported crimes — a figure that underscores the area’s particular vulnerability to this category of crime. At a rate of 3.4 per 1,000 residents, Herne’s overall crime rate is 55.3% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000, a disparity that suggests a combination of local factors, including the built-up area’s characteristics and community dynamics. The prominence of violence and sexual offences, which occur at a rate of 1.5 per 1,000 residents, is 42% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, a contrast that may be partly explained by the area’s relative safety compared to larger urban centres. Seasonal factors in November — such as the darkening evenings and the timing of Bonfire Night — may have influenced the timing of certain incidents, though the overall decline in violent crime compared to the previous month indicates a possible reduction in local tensions or improved policing efforts. Anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson also feature prominently, with the latter’s rate of 0.4 per 1,000 residents being 30% below the UK average, suggesting that Herne’s built-up nature may contribute to lower levels of property-related crime compared to more industrial or densely populated areas. The data further illustrates a marked divergence from national patterns, with Herne’s crime profile skewed towards interpersonal offences rather than property crime, a trend that may reflect the area’s unique social and geographic context within Canterbury.

November 2024 saw a 40% decrease in violence and sexual offences, from 35 to 21 incidents, marking a significant shift in the area’s crime mix. This reduction, coupled with a 150% rise in other theft (from 2 to 5 incidents), suggests a possible reallocation of criminal activity towards property-related offences during the month. The increase in criminal damage and arson (3 to 6 incidents, +100%) aligns with seasonal factors such as Bonfire Night, which may have influenced the timing of such incidents. Herne’s violent crime rate of 1.5 per 1,000 residents is 42% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, a disparity that reflects the area’s lower exposure to violent crime compared to national trends. Meanwhile, the 52% shortfall in theft from the person (0.1 per 1,000) compared to the UK average of 0.2 per 1,000 highlights a distinct contrast in local patterns, potentially influenced by Herne’s built-up nature and lower foot traffic compared to more tourist-heavy areas.

Herne’s November 2024 crime rate of 3.4 per 1,000 residents marks a 21.8% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 4.4 per 1,000, reflecting a continued downward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly two reported crimes per day over the month, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for local residents. When considering the population of 13,773, this translates to one reported crime occurring for every 293 residents over the course of November — a monthly aggregate that underscores the relatively low frequency of crime in the area. This rate remains significantly below the UK average, which stood at 7.6 per 1,000, and contrasts with broader national patterns of higher urban crime. The population-scaled perspective further highlights that Herne’s crime levels are lower than the UK norm, even when accounting for its built-up character within Canterbury. While the decrease in violent crime may suggest improved community safety initiatives or seasonal factors, the consistency of lower rates over recent months indicates a broader structural trend in the area’s crime profile.