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Crime in Tankerton

Tankerton had 625 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 94.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 7th of 23 Canterbury areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 56% above the middle Canterbury area. Crime was up 6% on the three months before.

CT5, Canterbury · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Tankerton

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94.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
7 of 23Canterbury rank1st is the highest rate
+6%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common191 in 3 months

Month by month

185 Mar 178 Apr 229 May 209 Jun 240 Jul 176 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence19131%
anti-social behaviour16526%
shoplifting9415%
criminal damage549%
theft427%
vehicle crime224%
other crime102%
public order102%

Tankerton against Canterbury

TypeTankerton per 1,000Middle Canterbury areaChange
Violence28.821.4▲ 10%
Burglary1.21.1▼ 60%
Vehicle crime3.32.2▼ 12%
Anti-social behaviour24.917.4▲ 31%
Theft and robbery9.26.7▲ 27%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Herne Bay105.3▲ 6%
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 Tankerton a safe area?

Tankerton had about 94.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 7 of 23 Canterbury areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Tankerton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (191), followed by anti-social behaviour (165) and shoplifting (94).