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Crime in Sturry

Sturry had 337 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 179.1 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 2nd of 23 Canterbury areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 197% above the middle Canterbury area. Crime was up 3% on the three months before.

CT2, Canterbury · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Sturry

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179.1crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
2 of 23Canterbury rank1st is the highest rate
+3%on the 3 months beforemore crime
shopliftingmost common96 in 3 months

Month by month

118 Mar 104 Apr 104 May 91 Jun 147 Jul 99 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Sturry. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
shoplifting9628%
violence8726%
anti-social behaviour5516%
criminal damage268%
theft237%
vehicle crime103%
other crime93%
public order72%

Sturry against Canterbury

TypeSturry per 1,000Middle Canterbury areaChange
Violence46.221.4▼ 3%
Burglary3.71.1–
Vehicle crime5.32.2–
Anti-social behaviour29.217.4▼ 8%
Theft and robbery18.16.7▲ 3%

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%
Sturry179.1▲ 3%
Fordwich168▲ 12%
Broad Oak84.1▲ 7%
Hersden82▲ 100%
Westbere60.3▲ 71%
Littlebourne38.2▲ 40%
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 Sturry a safe area?

Sturry had about 179.1 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 2 of 23 Canterbury areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was shoplifting.

What is the most common crime in Sturry?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was shoplifting (96), followed by violence (87) and anti-social behaviour (55).