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Crime in Herne

Herne had 71 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 36.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 18th of 23 Canterbury areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 40% below the middle Canterbury area. Crime was up 22% on the three months before.

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

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36.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
18 of 23Canterbury rank1st is the highest rate
+22%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common27 in 3 months

Month by month

20 Mar 21 Apr 17 May 23 Jun 20 Jul 28 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence2738%
anti-social behaviour1623%
criminal damage1115%
theft1014%
vehicle crime34%
drugs23%
burglary11%
public order11%

Herne against Canterbury

TypeHerne per 1,000Middle Canterbury areaChange
Violence13.821.4▲ 17%
Burglary0.51.1–
Vehicle crime1.52.2–
Anti-social behaviour8.217.4▲ 23%
Theft and robbery5.16.7–

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%
Chestfield39.3▼ 27%
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 Herne a safe area?

Herne had about 36.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 18 of 23 Canterbury areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Herne?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (27), followed by anti-social behaviour (16) and criminal damage (11).