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Crime in Hersden

Hersden had 46 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 82 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 10th of 23 Canterbury areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 36% above the middle Canterbury area. Crime was up 100% on the three months before.

CT3, Canterbury · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Hersden

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82crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
10 of 23Canterbury rank1st is the highest rate
+100%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common26 in 3 months

Month by month

10 Mar 10 Apr 3 May 12 Jun 14 Jul 20 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence2657%
anti-social behaviour1226%
criminal damage24%
theft24%
public order12%
vehicle crime12%
theft from the person12%
other crime12%

Hersden against Canterbury

TypeHersden per 1,000Middle Canterbury areaChange
Violence46.321.4–
Burglary01.1–
Vehicle crime1.82.2–
Anti-social behaviour21.417.4–
Theft and robbery5.36.7–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Sturry179.1▲ 3%
Fordwich168▲ 12%
Broad Oak84.1▲ 7%
Hersden82▲ 100%
Westbere60.3▲ 71%
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 Hersden a safe area?

Hersden had about 82 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 10 of 23 Canterbury areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Hersden?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (26), followed by anti-social behaviour (12) and criminal damage (2).