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Crime in Fordwich

Fordwich had 524 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 168 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 3rd of 23 Canterbury areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 179% above the middle Canterbury area. Crime was up 12% on the three months before.

CT2, Canterbury · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Fordwich

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168crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
3 of 23Canterbury rank1st is the highest rate
+12%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common158 in 3 months

Month by month

165 Mar 154 Apr 148 May 167 Jun 213 Jul 144 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Fordwich. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence15830%
shoplifting11221%
anti-social behaviour10320%
criminal damage499%
theft316%
vehicle crime173%
other crime122%
burglary102%

Fordwich against Canterbury

TypeFordwich per 1,000Middle Canterbury areaChange
Violence50.621.4▲ 9%
Burglary3.21.1–
Vehicle crime5.42.2–
Anti-social behaviour3317.4▲ 5%
Theft and robbery13.86.7▼ 7%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Canterbury180.7▲ 3%
Sturry179.1▲ 3%
Fordwich168▲ 12%
Broad Oak84.1▲ 7%
Hersden82▲ 100%
Westbere60.3▲ 71%
Littlebourne38.2▲ 40%
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 Fordwich a safe area?

Fordwich had about 168 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 3 of 23 Canterbury areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Fordwich?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (158), followed by shoplifting (112) and anti-social behaviour (103).