Crime in Herne & Broomfield: statistics, rates and trends
418 crimes were recorded in Herne & Broomfield in the 12 months to August 2026, 41.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Herne & Broomfield
- Questions about crime in Herne & Broomfield
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (170), anti-social behaviour (78) and other theft (45) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,396th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Herne & Broomfield | Canterbury | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 418 | 17,480 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 41.1 | 107.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 10,163 | 162,100 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Herne & Broomfield peaked in the year to August 2023 (541 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2020 (380). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 3%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 418 | 41.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 413 | 40.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 461 | 45.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 541 | 53.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 474 | 46.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 458 | 45.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 380 | 37.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 413 | 40.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 404 | 39.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 43 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (77% below) and violence and sexual offences (51% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 53 to 78 and criminal damage and arson rose from 33 to 42.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 170 | 16.7 | 34.2 | -9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 78 | 7.7 | 15.4 | +47% |
| Other theft | 45 | 4.4 | 6.4 | +7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 42 | 4.1 | 6.7 | +27% |
| Shoplifting | 20 | 2.0 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 16 | 1.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 12 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 10 | 1.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 0.9 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Public order | 6 | 0.6 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Herne & Broomfield; the highest is Heron (138.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Beltinge (37.5).
The 10 locations below account for 40% of the crime recorded in Herne & Broomfield over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Plaxton Way” (30).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Plaxton Way | 30 |
| On or near Thanet Way | 27 |
| On or near Mill Lane (North) | 26 |
| On or near Bristol Close | 18 |
| On or near Chapman Road | 15 |
| On or near Herne Street | 12 |
| On or near Parkland Road | 12 |
| On or near Benstede Close | 11 |
| On or near Partridge Close | 9 |
| On or near Rye Walk | 9 |
Of the 340 crimes in Herne & Broomfield with a recorded outcome, 37% 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 78 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 129 | 37.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 125 | 36.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 30 | 8.8% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 17 | 5.0% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 3.2% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 2.6% | 5.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 1.8% | 0.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 6 | 1.8% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Herne & Broomfield has an estimated population of 10,163 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (4.5%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (9.4%, against 23.3%) and less private renting (14%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Herne & Broomfield average decile 6.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Herne & Broomfield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 26.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 9.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 81.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 4.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Herne & Broomfield a safe place to live?
Herne & Broomfield recorded 41.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,396th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
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 August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (78).
Is crime in Herne & Broomfield going up or down?
Recorded crime in Herne & Broomfield was up 1% on the year before: 418 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 413 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Herne & Broomfield?
About 10,163 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Herne & Broomfield?
Herne & Broomfield 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.