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Crime in Littlebourne

Littlebourne had 28 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 38.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 17th of 23 Canterbury areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 37% below the middle Canterbury area. Crime was up 40% on the three months before.

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

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38.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
17 of 23Canterbury rank1st is the highest rate
+40%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common16 in 3 months

Month by month

8 Mar 3 Apr 9 May 5 Jun 17 Jul 6 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence1657%
anti-social behaviour311%
public order27%
criminal damage27%
theft27%
drugs14%
bike theft14%
shoplifting14%

Littlebourne against Canterbury

TypeLittlebourne per 1,000Middle Canterbury areaChange
Violence21.821.4–
Burglary01.1–
Vehicle crime02.2–
Anti-social behaviour4.117.4–
Theft and robbery4.16.7–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Fordwich168▲ 12%
Littlebourne38.2▲ 40%
Ickham24.4–
Wickhambreaux21.9–
Wingham16▼ 56%
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 Littlebourne a safe area?

Littlebourne had about 38.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 17 of 23 Canterbury areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Littlebourne?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (16), followed by anti-social behaviour (3) and public order (2).