Canterbury Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Canterbury's crime profile in June 2025, accounting for 35.6% of all reported crimes. With a total crime rate of 9.4 per 1,000 residents—16.0% above the UK average—this figure underscores the area's persistent challenges in managing violent crime. The high proportion of violent offences (542 incidents) is likely tied to Canterbury's role as a historic tourist destination, where summer months bring increased foot traffic and potential tensions in public spaces. Shoplifting, at 1.4 per 1,000 residents (122% above the UK average), further highlights the impact of tourism on retail crime, with the cathedral and surrounding high streets likely acting as focal points for such activity. Anti-social behaviour also featured prominently, with 272 incidents (1.7 per 1,000 residents), 20% above the UK average, possibly linked to the social dynamics of a mixed-use urban area. Seasonal factors appear to play a role, as June marks the beginning of the tourist season, which may amplify certain crime patterns. However, the data also shows a 38.2% decrease in vehicle crime (from 55 to 34 incidents), reflecting reduced traffic or improved security measures in parking areas. This mixed picture illustrates the combination of local geography, seasonal trends, and crime patterns in Canterbury.

June 2025 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories. Theft from the person surged by 80% (from 5 to 9 incidents), a stark contrast to the 33% UK average deficit in this category. Anti-social behaviour also rose by 10.6% (246 to 272), contributing to Canterbury's 20% above-average rate for this category. Meanwhile, vehicle crime fell by 38.2% (from 55 to 34), aligning with the 46% UK average deficit observed here. This decline may reflect reduced traffic during summer months or increased police patrols in key areas. Drugs-related offences dropped by 38% (from 71 to 44), suggesting possible seasonal shifts in drug-related activity. However, shoplifting remained high at 122% above the UK average, likely driven by Canterbury's status as a tourist destination and the influx of visitors during the summer season.

Canterbury's crime rate in June 2025 (9.4 per 1,000 residents) marks a 2.9% decrease from May's 9.7 per 1,000, reflecting a slight downward trend. This reduction contrasts with the area's 16.0% above-UK-average rate, which highlights persistent challenges compared to the national figure of 8.1 per 1,000. On a daily basis, Canterbury experienced approximately 51 crimes per day in June, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 106 residents, underscoring the frequency of incidents relative to the population. With a population of 162,100, the rate of 9.4 per 1,000 suggests that Canterbury's crime profile remains elevated in certain categories, such as violence and sexual offences, which are 15% above the UK average. This comparative analysis reveals that while month-on-month improvements are evident, Canterbury's overall position relative to the UK highlights areas requiring sustained attention.