Crime in Beltinge: statistics, rates and trends
236 crimes were recorded in Beltinge in the 12 months to July 2026, 37.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Beltinge at a glance
- Crime trends in Beltinge
- Types of crime in Beltinge
- Beltinge compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Beltinge
- What happened after crimes were reported in Beltinge
- Population and deprivation in Beltinge
- Questions about crime in Beltinge
- About this data
236 crimes were recorded in Beltinge in the 12 months to July 2026, 37.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 86 reports (36% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Beltinge has the 3,539th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Beltinge | Canterbury | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 236 | 17,618 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 37.2 | 108.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 6,345 | 162,100 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Beltinge was highest in the year to July 2021 (360 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (226). Over the whole period it fell 21%, 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 | 236 | 37.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 226 | 35.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 231 | 36.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 256 | 40.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 315 | 49.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 360 | 56.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 287 | 45.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 252 | 39.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 297 | 46.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 24 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Beltinge 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. The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+19%). The largest falls were in other theft (-21%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 86 | 13.6 | 0.40 | -9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 50 | 7.9 | 0.51 | +19% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 26 | 4.1 | 0.60 | +44% |
| Other theft | 19 | 3.0 | 0.47 | -21% |
| Shoplifting | 17 | 2.7 | 0.32 | +112% |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 2.2 | 0.45 | +40% |
| Drugs | 10 | 1.6 | 0.48 | +100% |
| Public order | 6 | 0.9 | 0.14 | +0% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.5 | 0.35 | +50% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.3 | 0.15 | -83% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.19 | +0% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.2 | 0.04 | -50% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.09 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Beltinge
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Beltinge recorded 86 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 36.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Beltinge
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Beltinge recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 21.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Beltinge
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Beltinge recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 11.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Beltinge
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Beltinge recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Beltinge
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Beltinge recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 112% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Beltinge
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Beltinge recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Beltinge
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Beltinge recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Beltinge
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Beltinge recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Beltinge
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Beltinge recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Beltinge
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Beltinge recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 83% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Beltinge
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Beltinge recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Beltinge
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Beltinge recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Beltinge
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Beltinge recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Beltinge, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Beltinge.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Beltinge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herne & Broomfield | 414 | 40.7 | +10% |
| Heron | 2,160 | 138.9 | +273% |
| Reculver | 255 | 57.5 | +55% |
| Greenhill | 234 | 62.8 | +69% |
| West Bay | 210 | 67.3 | +81% |
| Chestfield | 311 | 45.8 | +23% |
| Sturry | 666 | 77.3 | +108% |
| Tankerton | 166 | 52.5 | +41% |
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 Beltinge over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 38 |
| On or near Mickleburgh Avenue | 18 |
| On or near Hilary Close | 14 |
| On or near Belle Vue Road | 12 |
| On or near Downs Park | 12 |
| On or near Conyngham Road | 11 |
| On or near Shapland Close | 11 |
| On or near Herneville Gardens | 8 |
| On or near Lancaster Gardens | 8 |
| On or near Fairoaks | 7 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Beltinge 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 | 76 | 32.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 67 | 28.4% |
| Not recorded | 50 | 21.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 13 | 5.5% |
| Under investigation | 10 | 4.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 2.1% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 2.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 1.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 4 | 1.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.8% |
Beltinge has an estimated population of 6,345. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Beltinge sits in decile 7.2, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Beltinge |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 50.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 37.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 82.1% |
| Social rented homes | 5.6% |
| Private rented homes | 12.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.2 |
Is Beltinge a safe place to live?
Beltinge recorded 37.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Beltinge?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 86 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (50).
Is crime in Beltinge going up or down?
Recorded crime in Beltinge was up 4% on the year before: 236 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 226 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Beltinge?
Beltinge 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 Beltinge. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.