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Crime in Chestfield

Chestfield had 80 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 39.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 16th of 23 Canterbury areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 35% below the middle Canterbury area. Crime was down 27% on the three months before.

CT5, Canterbury · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Chestfield

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39.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
16 of 23Canterbury rank1st is the highest rate
-27%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common31 in 3 months

Month by month

30 Mar 44 Apr 35 May 23 Jun 35 Jul 22 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence3139%
anti-social behaviour1418%
theft1215%
criminal damage56%
public order56%
robbery45%
other crime34%
vehicle crime23%

Chestfield against Canterbury

TypeChestfield per 1,000Middle Canterbury areaChange
Violence15.221.4▼ 11%
Burglary0.51.1–
Vehicle crime12.2–
Anti-social behaviour6.917.4▼ 48%
Theft and robbery7.96.7–

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%
Whitstable97.3▲ 6%
Tankerton94.3▲ 6%
Swalecliffe58.50%
Seasalter50.3▼ 6%
Chestfield39.3▼ 27%
Herne36.3▲ 22%
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 Chestfield a safe area?

Chestfield had about 39.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 16 of 23 Canterbury areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Chestfield?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (31), followed by anti-social behaviour (14) and theft (12).