Crime in Gorrell: statistics, rates and trends
1,379 crimes were recorded in Gorrell in the 12 months to July 2026, 115.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before.
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1,379 crimes were recorded in Gorrell in the 12 months to July 2026, 115.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 458 reports (33% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Gorrell has the 897th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Gorrell | Canterbury | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,379 | 17,618 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 115.7 | 108.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 11,920 | 162,100 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Gorrell was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,551 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (1,200). Over the whole period it fell 11%, 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 | 1,379 | 115.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,302 | 109.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,200 | 100.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,402 | 117.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,201 | 100.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,348 | 113.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,476 | 123.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,372 | 115.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,551 | 130.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 142 |
| June 2026 | 141 |
| May 2026 | 134 |
| April 2026 | 103 |
| March 2026 | 113 |
| February 2026 | 77 |
| January 2026 | 96 |
| December 2025 | 118 |
| November 2025 | 118 |
| October 2025 | 107 |
| September 2025 | 103 |
| August 2025 | 127 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Gorrell 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 anti-social behaviour, shoplifting, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+30%) and criminal damage and arson (+22%). The largest falls were in other crime (-39%) and public order (-32%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 458 | 38.4 | 1.12 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 271 | 22.7 | 1.48 | +30% |
| Shoplifting | 213 | 17.9 | 2.16 | +6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 154 | 12.9 | 1.91 | +22% |
| Other theft | 77 | 6.5 | 1.01 | +1% |
| Vehicle crime | 60 | 5.0 | 1.02 | +13% |
| Burglary | 43 | 3.6 | 1.02 | +16% |
| Public order | 30 | 2.5 | 0.38 | -32% |
| Other crime | 25 | 2.1 | 0.99 | -39% |
| Drugs | 16 | 1.3 | 0.41 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 14 | 1.2 | 1.43 | +8% |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.6 | 0.43 | +40% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.5 | 0.30 | +50% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.4 | 0.43 | -38% |
Violence and sexual offences in Gorrell
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Gorrell recorded 458 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (38.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 33.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Gorrell
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Gorrell recorded 271 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 19.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Gorrell
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Gorrell recorded 213 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 15.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Gorrell
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Gorrell recorded 154 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 11.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Gorrell
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Gorrell recorded 77 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Gorrell
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Gorrell recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Gorrell
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Gorrell recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Gorrell
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Gorrell recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Gorrell
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Gorrell recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Gorrell
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Gorrell recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Gorrell
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Gorrell recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Gorrell
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Gorrell recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Gorrell
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Gorrell recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Gorrell
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Gorrell recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Gorrell, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Gorrell.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Gorrell |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tankerton | 166 | 52.5 | -55% |
| Seasalter | 745 | 92.0 | -20% |
| Chestfield | 311 | 45.8 | -60% |
| West Bay | 210 | 67.3 | -42% |
| Greenhill | 234 | 62.8 | -46% |
| Heron | 2,160 | 138.9 | +20% |
| Blean Forest | 354 | 37.0 | -68% |
| Herne & Broomfield | 414 | 40.7 | -65% |
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 Gorrell over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 226 |
| On or near Parking Area | 114 |
| On or near High Street | 54 |
| On or near Oxford Street | 50 |
| On or near St Lukes Close | 48 |
| On or near St Andrew'S Close | 41 |
| On or near Pacific Close | 24 |
| On or near Cromwell Road | 23 |
| On or near Knots Yard | 23 |
| On or near Clifford Road | 20 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Gorrell 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 523 | 37.9% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 334 | 24.2% |
| Not recorded | 271 | 19.7% |
| Under investigation | 76 | 5.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 60 | 4.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 34 | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 26 | 1.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 25 | 1.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 19 | 1.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Gorrell has an estimated population of 11,920. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Gorrell sits in decile 6.3, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Gorrell |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 65.3% |
| Social rented homes | 11.7% |
| Private rented homes | 22.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.3 |
Is Gorrell a safe place to live?
Gorrell recorded 115.7 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 Gorrell?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 458 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (271).
Is crime in Gorrell going up or down?
Recorded crime in Gorrell was up 6% on the year before: 1,379 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,302 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Gorrell?
Gorrell 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 Gorrell. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.