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Crime in Harbledown

Harbledown had 299 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 126.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 4th of 23 Canterbury areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 110% above the middle Canterbury area. Crime was down 7% on the three months before.

CT2, Canterbury · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Harbledown

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126.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
4 of 23Canterbury rank1st is the highest rate
-7%on the 3 months beforeless crime
shopliftingmost common94 in 3 months

Month by month

94 Mar 113 Apr 116 May 103 Jun 106 Jul 90 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
shoplifting9431%
violence7726%
anti-social behaviour5518%
criminal damage186%
theft114%
robbery114%
vehicle crime103%
public order83%

Harbledown against Canterbury

TypeHarbledown per 1,000Middle Canterbury areaChange
Violence32.721.4▼ 6%
Burglary1.31.1–
Vehicle crime4.22.2▼ 23%
Anti-social behaviour23.317.4▲ 31%
Theft and robbery10.26.7▲ 33%

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%
Harbledown126.9▼ 7%
Broad Oak84.1▲ 7%
Chartham83.6▼ 1%
Shalmsford Street61.6▲ 15%
Rough Common21.7▲ 38%
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 Harbledown a safe area?

Harbledown had about 126.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 4 of 23 Canterbury areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was shoplifting.

What is the most common crime in Harbledown?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was shoplifting (94), followed by violence (77) and anti-social behaviour (55).