Crime in Chestfield: statistics, rates and trends
300 crimes were recorded in Chestfield in the 12 months to August 2026, 44.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Chestfield at a glance
- Crime trends in Chestfield
- Types of crime in Chestfield
- Chestfield compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Chestfield
- What happened after crimes were reported in Chestfield
- Demographics of Chestfield
- Questions about crime in Chestfield
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (89), anti-social behaviour (49) and other theft (37) made up 58% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,289th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Chestfield | Canterbury | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 300 | 17,480 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 44.2 | 107.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 6,792 | 162,100 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Chestfield peaked in the year to August 2020 (416 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (298). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 11%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 300 | 44.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 305 | 44.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 308 | 45.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 307 | 45.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 304 | 44.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 298 | 43.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 416 | 61.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 338 | 49.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 338 | 49.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 19 |
| July 2026 | 33 |
| June 2026 | 18 |
| May 2026 | 34 |
| April 2026 | 41 |
| March 2026 | 24 |
| February 2026 | 25 |
| January 2026 | 31 |
| December 2025 | 13 |
| November 2025 | 26 |
| October 2025 | 14 |
| September 2025 | 22 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (62% below) and anti-social behaviour (53% below) were well below it. On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 21 to 30 and anti-social behaviour rose from 35 to 49.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 89 | 13.1 | 34.2 | -6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 49 | 7.2 | 15.4 | +40% |
| Other theft | 37 | 5.4 | 6.4 | -5% |
| Vehicle crime | 30 | 4.4 | 5.0 | +43% |
| Shoplifting | 28 | 4.1 | 8.5 | -3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 27 | 4.0 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Burglary | 11 | 1.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Public order | 7 | 1.0 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 7 | 1.0 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 5 | 0.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Chestfield; the highest is Heron (138.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Beltinge (37.5).
The 10 locations below account for 61% of the crime recorded in Chestfield over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Reeves Way” (43).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Reeves Way | 43 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 40 |
| On or near Harvey Drive | 30 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 21 |
| On or near Richmond Road | 10 |
| On or near Chestfield Road | 9 |
| On or near The Heath | 9 |
| On or near Bartlett Drive | 7 |
| On or near Becket Close | 7 |
| On or near Dukeswood | 7 |
Of the 251 crimes in Chestfield with a recorded outcome, 51% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 49 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 127 | 50.6% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 70 | 27.9% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 12 | 4.8% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 11 | 4.4% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 4.4% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 2.4% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 5 | 2.0% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Chestfield has an estimated population of 6,792 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (37%, against 19%), less social housing (1.1%, against 17.1%) and more retired residents (40%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Chestfield average decile 8.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Chestfield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 37.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 47.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 40.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 30.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 88.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 1.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Chestfield a safe place to live?
Chestfield recorded 44.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,289th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Chestfield?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 89 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (49).
Is crime in Chestfield going up or down?
Recorded crime in Chestfield was down 2% on the year before: 300 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 305 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Chestfield?
About 6,792 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 37% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Chestfield?
Chestfield 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.