Crime in Chartham & Stone Street: statistics, rates and trends
494 crimes were recorded in Chartham & Stone Street in the 12 months to August 2026, 64.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 49% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Chartham & Stone Street at a glance
- Crime trends in Chartham & Stone Street
- Types of crime in Chartham & Stone Street
- Chartham & Stone Street compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Chartham & Stone Street
- What happened after crimes were reported in Chartham & Stone Street
- Demographics of Chartham & Stone Street
- Questions about crime in Chartham & Stone Street
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (174), anti-social behaviour (113) and criminal damage and arson (69) made up 72% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,464th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Chartham & Stone Street | Canterbury | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 494 | 17,480 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 64.2 | 107.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +49% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 7,693 | 162,100 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Chartham & Stone Street peaked in the year to August 2020 (628 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (332). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 2%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 494 | 64.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 332 | 43.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 441 | 57.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 422 | 54.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 458 | 59.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 499 | 64.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 628 | 81.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 463 | 60.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 505 | 65.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 46 |
| July 2026 | 69 |
| June 2026 | 35 |
| May 2026 | 41 |
| April 2026 | 58 |
| March 2026 | 46 |
| February 2026 | 38 |
| January 2026 | 23 |
| December 2025 | 34 |
| November 2025 | 41 |
| October 2025 | 39 |
| September 2025 | 24 |
Compared with England and Wales, Chartham & Stone Street recorded notably more criminal damage and arson (33% above the national rate), and notably less public order (55% below) and violence and sexual offences (34% below). On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 28 to 69 and anti-social behaviour rose from 66 to 113.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 174 | 22.6 | 34.2 | +39% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 113 | 14.7 | 15.4 | +71% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 69 | 9.0 | 6.7 | +146% |
| Vehicle crime | 43 | 5.6 | 5.0 | +54% |
| Other theft | 34 | 4.4 | 6.4 | +6% |
| Public order | 23 | 3.0 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 13 | 1.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 10 | 1.3 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.1 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Chartham & Stone Street; the highest is Westgate, Canterbury (304.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Nailbourne (38.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Chartham & Stone Street |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wincheap | 1,259 | 111.2 | +73% |
| Westgate | 3,309 | 304.2 | +374% |
| Barton | 1,904 | 151.3 | +136% |
| Blean Forest | 368 | 38.5 | -40% |
| St Stephen's | 845 | 103.8 | +62% |
| Northgate | 2,017 | 244.0 | +280% |
| Nailbourne | 160 | 38.1 | -41% |
| Sturry | 679 | 78.8 | +23% |
The 10 locations below account for 38% of the crime recorded in Chartham & Stone Street over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Park/Open Space” (39).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Park/Open Space | 39 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 22 |
| On or near Baker'S Lane | 21 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 16 |
| On or near Pomfret Road | 16 |
| On or near Updown Way | 16 |
| On or near Shalmsford Street | 15 |
| On or near Summer Piece Grove | 15 |
| On or near Carmel Close | 14 |
| On or near Old Garden Court | 12 |
Of the 381 crimes in Chartham & Stone Street with a recorded outcome, 42% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 113 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 160 | 42.0% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 139 | 36.5% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 32 | 8.4% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 19 | 5.0% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 10 | 2.6% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 2.1% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 1.8% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
Chartham & Stone Street has an estimated population of 7,693 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (8.5%, against 23.3%), less social housing (10%, against 17%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (13%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Chartham & Stone Street average decile 5.1 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Chartham & Stone Street | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 42.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 8.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Chartham & Stone Street a safe place to live?
Chartham & Stone Street recorded 64.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,464th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Chartham & Stone Street?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 174 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (113).
Is crime in Chartham & Stone Street going up or down?
Recorded crime in Chartham & Stone Street was up 49% on the year before: 494 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 332 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Chartham & Stone Street?
About 7,693 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Chartham & Stone Street?
Chartham & Stone Street 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.