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Crime in Broomfield

Broomfield had 53 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 36.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 19th of 23 Canterbury areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 40% below the middle Canterbury area. Crime was down 4% on the three months before.

CT6, Canterbury · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Broomfield

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36.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
19 of 23Canterbury rank1st is the highest rate
-4%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common22 in 3 months

Month by month

20 Mar 18 Apr 17 May 12 Jun 20 Jul 21 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Broomfield. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence2242%
anti-social behaviour1121%
theft815%
criminal damage59%
shoplifting36%
vehicle crime24%
public order12%
robbery12%

Broomfield against Canterbury

TypeBroomfield per 1,000Middle Canterbury areaChange
Violence1521.4▼ 15%
Burglary01.1–
Vehicle crime1.42.2–
Anti-social behaviour7.517.4–
Theft and robbery6.16.7–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Herne Bay105.3▲ 6%
Hersden82▲ 100%
Hillborough54.9▲ 71%
Herne36.3▲ 22%
Broomfield36.2▼ 4%
See every Canterbury area ranked on the crime in Canterbury page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Broomfield a safe area?

Broomfield had about 36.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 19 of 23 Canterbury areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Broomfield?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (22), followed by anti-social behaviour (11) and theft (8).