Crime in Barton, Canterbury: statistics, rates and trends
1,932 crimes were recorded in Barton, Canterbury in the 12 months to July 2026, 153.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Barton, Canterbury at a glance
- Crime trends in Barton, Canterbury
- Types of crime in Barton, Canterbury
- Barton, Canterbury compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Barton, Canterbury
- What happened after crimes were reported in Barton, Canterbury
- Population and deprivation in Barton, Canterbury
- Questions about crime in Barton, Canterbury
- About this data
1,932 crimes were recorded in Barton, Canterbury in the 12 months to July 2026, 153.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 788 reports (41% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Barton, Canterbury has the 407th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Barton, Canterbury | Canterbury | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,932 | 17,618 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 153.5 | 108.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +9% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 12,588 | 162,100 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Barton, Canterbury was highest in the year to July 2021 (2,038 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (1,775). Over the whole period it fell 3%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,932 | 153.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,775 | 141.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,819 | 144.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,779 | 141.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,975 | 156.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,038 | 161.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,981 | 157.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,943 | 154.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,994 | 158.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 168 |
| June 2026 | 200 |
| May 2026 | 158 |
| April 2026 | 137 |
| March 2026 | 154 |
| February 2026 | 139 |
| January 2026 | 156 |
| December 2025 | 147 |
| November 2025 | 135 |
| October 2025 | 163 |
| September 2025 | 162 |
| August 2025 | 213 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Barton, Canterbury over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+53%) and other crime (+30%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-31%) and public order (-14%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 788 | 62.6 | 1.83 | -4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 406 | 32.3 | 2.10 | +53% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 171 | 13.6 | 2.00 | +10% |
| Shoplifting | 163 | 12.9 | 1.56 | +4% |
| Other theft | 101 | 8.0 | 1.25 | +15% |
| Public order | 62 | 4.9 | 0.74 | -14% |
| Drugs | 52 | 4.1 | 1.26 | -12% |
| Other crime | 43 | 3.4 | 1.62 | +30% |
| Burglary | 39 | 3.1 | 0.88 | +30% |
| Vehicle crime | 37 | 2.9 | 0.60 | -31% |
| Possession of weapons | 22 | 1.7 | 1.80 | +29% |
| Bicycle theft | 20 | 1.6 | 1.93 | +82% |
| Robbery | 17 | 1.4 | 1.00 | +42% |
| Theft from the person | 11 | 0.9 | 0.52 | +267% |
Violence and sexual offences in Barton, Canterbury
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Barton, Canterbury recorded 788 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (62.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 40.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Barton, Canterbury
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Barton, Canterbury recorded 406 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (32.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 53% on the year before. It made up 21.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Barton, Canterbury
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Barton, Canterbury recorded 171 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Barton, Canterbury
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Barton, Canterbury recorded 163 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Barton, Canterbury
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Barton, Canterbury recorded 101 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Barton, Canterbury
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Barton, Canterbury recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Barton, Canterbury
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Barton, Canterbury recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Barton, Canterbury
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Barton, Canterbury recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Barton, Canterbury
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Barton, Canterbury recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Barton, Canterbury
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Barton, Canterbury recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Barton, Canterbury
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Barton, Canterbury recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Barton, Canterbury
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Barton, Canterbury recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 82% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Barton, Canterbury
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Barton, Canterbury recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Barton, Canterbury
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Barton, Canterbury recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 267% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Barton, Canterbury, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Barton, Canterbury.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Barton, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northgate | 2,027 | 245.2 | +60% |
| Westgate | 3,308 | 304.1 | +98% |
| Wincheap | 1,290 | 113.9 | -26% |
| St Stephen's | 874 | 107.4 | -30% |
| Blean Forest | 354 | 37.0 | -76% |
| Sturry | 666 | 77.3 | -50% |
| Nailbourne | 151 | 36.0 | -77% |
| Chartham & Stone Street | 489 | 63.6 | -59% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Barton, Canterbury over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hospital | 223 |
| On or near Wales Crescent | 123 |
| On or near A2050 | 103 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 82 |
| On or near Supermarket | 78 |
| On or near Windmill Road | 55 |
| On or near The Drive | 42 |
| On or near Chaucer Road | 41 |
| On or near Surrey Road | 41 |
| On or near Querns Road | 39 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Barton, Canterbury over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 683 | 35.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 510 | 26.4% |
| Not recorded | 406 | 21.0% |
| Under investigation | 90 | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 88 | 4.6% |
| Local resolution | 52 | 2.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 38 | 2.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 25 | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 24 | 1.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 0.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.2% |
Barton, Canterbury has an estimated population of 12,588. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Barton, Canterbury sits in decile 4.8, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Barton, Canterbury |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 65.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 48.2% |
| Social rented homes | 23.8% |
| Private rented homes | 28.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.8 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 32.7% |
Is Barton, Canterbury a safe place to live?
Barton, Canterbury recorded 153.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Barton, Canterbury?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 788 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (406).
Is crime in Barton, Canterbury going up or down?
Recorded crime in Barton, Canterbury was up 9% on the year before: 1,932 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,775 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Barton, Canterbury?
Barton, Canterbury is policed by Kent. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Barton, Canterbury. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.