Crime in Herne & Broomfield: statistics, rates and trends
414 crimes were recorded in Herne & Broomfield in the 12 months to July 2026, 40.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Herne & Broomfield at a glance
- Crime trends in Herne & Broomfield
- Types of crime in Herne & Broomfield
- Herne & Broomfield compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Herne & Broomfield
- What happened after crimes were reported in Herne & Broomfield
- Population and deprivation in Herne & Broomfield
- Questions about crime in Herne & Broomfield
- About this data
414 crimes were recorded in Herne & Broomfield in the 12 months to July 2026, 40.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 170 reports (41% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Herne & Broomfield has the 3,416th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Herne & Broomfield | Canterbury | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 414 | 17,618 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 40.7 | 108.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 10,163 | 162,100 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Herne & Broomfield was highest in the year to July 2023 (534 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (366). Over the whole period it fell 0%, 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 | 414 | 40.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 402 | 39.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 479 | 47.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 534 | 52.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 478 | 47.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 454 | 44.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 366 | 36.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 424 | 41.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 416 | 40.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 40 |
| June 2026 | 35 |
| May 2026 | 31 |
| April 2026 | 32 |
| March 2026 | 34 |
| February 2026 | 21 |
| January 2026 | 39 |
| December 2025 | 22 |
| November 2025 | 34 |
| October 2025 | 37 |
| September 2025 | 50 |
| August 2025 | 39 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Herne & Broomfield 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 (+54%) and criminal damage and arson (+29%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 170 | 16.7 | 0.49 | -7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 74 | 7.3 | 0.47 | +54% |
| Other theft | 41 | 4.0 | 0.63 | +2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 40 | 3.9 | 0.58 | +29% |
| Shoplifting | 20 | 2.0 | 0.24 | +67% |
| Drugs | 19 | 1.9 | 0.57 | +58% |
| Other crime | 13 | 1.3 | 0.61 | +44% |
| Burglary | 11 | 1.1 | 0.31 | -35% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 0.9 | 0.18 | -53% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.7 | 0.71 | -12% |
| Public order | 6 | 0.6 | 0.09 | -68% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.3 | 0.22 | +200% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.06 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Herne & Broomfield
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Herne & Broomfield recorded 170 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 41.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Herne & Broomfield
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Herne & Broomfield recorded 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 54% on the year before. It made up 17.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Herne & Broomfield
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Herne & Broomfield recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 9.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Herne & Broomfield
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Herne & Broomfield recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 9.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Herne & Broomfield
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Herne & Broomfield recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Herne & Broomfield
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Herne & Broomfield recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 58% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Herne & Broomfield
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Herne & Broomfield recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Herne & Broomfield
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Herne & Broomfield recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Herne & Broomfield
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Herne & Broomfield recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 53% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Herne & Broomfield
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Herne & Broomfield recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Herne & Broomfield
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Herne & Broomfield recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 68% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Herne & Broomfield
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Herne & Broomfield recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Herne & Broomfield
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Herne & Broomfield recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Herne & Broomfield, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Herne & Broomfield.
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 Herne & Broomfield over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Mill Lane (North) | 31 |
| On or near Plaxton Way | 30 |
| On or near Thanet Way | 25 |
| On or near Bristol Close | 19 |
| On or near Chapman Road | 15 |
| On or near Benstede Close | 11 |
| On or near Herne Street | 11 |
| On or near Partridge Close | 10 |
| On or near Vinten Close | 10 |
| On or near Parkland Road | 9 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Herne & Broomfield 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 | 135 | 32.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 127 | 30.7% |
| Not recorded | 74 | 17.9% |
| Under investigation | 26 | 6.3% |
| Local resolution | 16 | 3.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 10 | 2.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 2.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 1.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 1.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 4 | 1.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% |
Herne & Broomfield has an estimated population of 10,163. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Herne & Broomfield sits in decile 6.8, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Herne & Broomfield |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 81.9% |
| Social rented homes | 4.5% |
| Private rented homes | 13.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.8 |
Is Herne & Broomfield a safe place to live?
Herne & Broomfield recorded 40.7 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 Herne & Broomfield?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 170 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (74).
Is crime in Herne & Broomfield going up or down?
Recorded crime in Herne & Broomfield was up 3% on the year before: 414 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 402 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Herne & Broomfield?
Herne & Broomfield 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 Herne & Broomfield. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.