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Crime in Rough Common

Rough Common had 47 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 21.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 22nd of 23 Canterbury areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 64% below the middle Canterbury area. Crime was up 38% on the three months before.

CT2, Canterbury · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Rough Common

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21.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
22 of 23Canterbury rank1st is the highest rate
+38%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common16 in 3 months

Month by month

6 Mar 6 Apr 22 May 12 Jun 15 Jul 20 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence1634%
anti-social behaviour1430%
theft511%
criminal damage36%
burglary24%
robbery24%
public order24%
vehicle crime12%

Rough Common against Canterbury

TypeRough Common per 1,000Middle Canterbury areaChange
Violence7.421.4–
Burglary0.91.1–
Vehicle crime0.52.2–
Anti-social behaviour6.517.4–
Theft and robbery3.26.7–

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 Rough Common a safe area?

Rough Common had about 21.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 22 of 23 Canterbury areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Rough Common?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (16), followed by anti-social behaviour (14) and theft (5).