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Crime in Hillborough

Hillborough had 60 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 54.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 14th of 23 Canterbury areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 9% below the middle Canterbury area. Crime was up 71% on the three months before.

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

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54.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
14 of 23Canterbury rank1st is the highest rate
+71%on the 3 months beforemore crime
anti-social behaviourmost common19 in 3 months

Month by month

11 Mar 10 Apr 14 May 24 Jun 22 Jul 14 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour1932%
violence1830%
drugs610%
criminal damage610%
theft47%
burglary23%
vehicle crime23%
other crime23%

Hillborough against Canterbury

TypeHillborough per 1,000Middle Canterbury areaChange
Violence16.521.4▲ 38%
Burglary1.81.1–
Vehicle crime1.82.2–
Anti-social behaviour17.417.4▲ 73%
Theft and robbery4.66.7–

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%
Hillborough54.9▲ 71%
Herne36.3▲ 22%
Broomfield36.2▼ 4%
St Nicholas-at-Wade30.2▼ 7%
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 Hillborough a safe area?

Hillborough had about 54.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 14 of 23 Canterbury areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.

What is the most common crime in Hillborough?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (19), followed by violence (18) and drugs (6).