Crime in Beltinge: statistics, rates and trends
238 crimes were recorded in Beltinge in the 12 months to August 2026, 37.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 6% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (90), anti-social behaviour (51) and criminal damage and arson (29) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,537th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Beltinge | Canterbury | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 238 | 17,480 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 37.5 | 107.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 6,345 | 162,100 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Beltinge peaked in the year to August 2021 (355 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (225). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 22%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 238 | 37.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 225 | 35.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 240 | 37.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 240 | 37.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 322 | 50.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 355 | 55.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 296 | 46.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 247 | 38.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 307 | 48.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 26 |
| July 2026 | 16 |
| June 2026 | 13 |
| May 2026 | 22 |
| April 2026 | 14 |
| March 2026 | 24 |
| February 2026 | 18 |
| January 2026 | 10 |
| December 2025 | 28 |
| November 2025 | 19 |
| October 2025 | 23 |
| September 2025 | 25 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (59% below) and anti-social behaviour (48% below) were well below it.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 90 | 14.2 | 34.2 | +7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 51 | 8.0 | 15.4 | +9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 29 | 4.6 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 17 | 2.7 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 2.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 2.2 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 10 | 1.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Public order | 6 | 0.9 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Beltinge.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Beltinge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herne & Broomfield | 418 | 41.1 | +10% |
| Heron | 2,146 | 138.0 | +268% |
| Reculver | 250 | 56.4 | +50% |
| Greenhill | 240 | 64.4 | +72% |
| West Bay | 212 | 67.9 | +81% |
| Chestfield | 300 | 44.2 | +18% |
| Sturry | 679 | 78.8 | +110% |
| Tankerton | 169 | 53.5 | +43% |
The 10 locations below account for 54% of the crime recorded in Beltinge over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (31).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 31 |
| On or near Mickleburgh Avenue | 16 |
| On or near Hilary Close | 13 |
| On or near Shapland Close | 13 |
| On or near Belle Vue Road | 12 |
| On or near Downs Park | 10 |
| On or near Conyngham Road | 9 |
| On or near Fairoaks | 9 |
| On or near Burlington Drive | 8 |
| On or near Herneville Gardens | 7 |
Of the 187 crimes in Beltinge with a recorded outcome, 36% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 51 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 81 | 43.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 67 | 35.8% | 35.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 13 | 7.0% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 9 | 4.8% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 3.2% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 1 | 0.5% | 4.7% |
Beltinge has an estimated population of 6,345 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (38%, against 19%), more retired residents (41%, against 22%) and less social housing (5.6%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Beltinge average decile 7.2 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Beltinge | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 37.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 45.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 41.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 26.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 82.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 5.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Beltinge a safe place to live?
Beltinge recorded 37.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,537th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Beltinge?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 90 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (51).
Is crime in Beltinge going up or down?
Recorded crime in Beltinge was up 6% on the year before: 238 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 225 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Beltinge?
About 6,345 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 38% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Beltinge?
Beltinge is policed by Kent.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.