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Crime in Shalmsford Street

Shalmsford Street had 70 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 61.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 11th of 23 Canterbury areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and about the same as the middle Canterbury area. Crime was up 15% on the three months before.

CT4, Canterbury · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Shalmsford Street

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61.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
11 of 23Canterbury rank1st is the highest rate
+15%on the 3 months beforemore crime
anti-social behaviourmost common28 in 3 months

Month by month

14 Mar 26 Apr 21 May 15 Jun 24 Jul 31 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour2840%
criminal damage1319%
violence1116%
theft69%
public order46%
other crime23%
burglary23%
theft from the person11%

Shalmsford Street against Canterbury

TypeShalmsford Street per 1,000Middle Canterbury areaChange
Violence9.721.4▼ 50%
Burglary1.81.1–
Vehicle crime02.2–
Anti-social behaviour24.617.4▲ 87%
Theft and robbery76.7–

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%
Chartham83.6▼ 1%
Shalmsford Street61.6▲ 15%
Boughton Street27.3▲ 29%
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 Shalmsford Street a safe area?

Shalmsford Street had about 61.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 11 of 23 Canterbury areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.

What is the most common crime in Shalmsford Street?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (28), followed by criminal damage (13) and violence (11).