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Crime in Seasalter

Seasalter had 102 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 50.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 15th of 23 Canterbury areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 17% below the middle Canterbury area. Crime was down 6% on the three months before.

CT5, Canterbury · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Seasalter

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50.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
15 of 23Canterbury rank1st is the highest rate
-6%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common36 in 3 months

Month by month

37 Mar 39 Apr 32 May 41 Jun 25 Jul 36 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence3635%
anti-social behaviour1919%
criminal damage1313%
shoplifting1010%
theft99%
other crime77%
vehicle crime44%
drugs11%

Seasalter against Canterbury

TypeSeasalter per 1,000Middle Canterbury areaChange
Violence17.721.4▼ 8%
Burglary0.51.1–
Vehicle crime22.2–
Anti-social behaviour9.417.4▲ 27%
Theft and robbery4.96.70%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Whitstable97.3▲ 6%
Tankerton94.3▲ 6%
Swalecliffe58.50%
Seasalter50.3▼ 6%
Chestfield39.3▼ 27%
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 Seasalter a safe area?

Seasalter had about 50.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 15 of 23 Canterbury areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Seasalter?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (36), followed by anti-social behaviour (19) and criminal damage (13).