Crime in Kent Estuary: statistics, rates and trends

199 crimes were recorded in Kent Estuary in the 12 months to July 2026, 31.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 15% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 116 reports (58% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Kent Estuary has the 3,721st highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Kent Estuary was highest in the year to July 2020 (328 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (199). Over the whole period it fell 23%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Kent Estuary 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 falls were in violence and sexual offences (-20%).

Violence and sexual offences in Kent Estuary

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Kent Estuary recorded 116 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 58.3% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Kent Estuary

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Kent Estuary recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 10.1% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Kent Estuary

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Kent Estuary recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Kent Estuary

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Kent Estuary recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Kent Estuary

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Kent Estuary recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Kent Estuary

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Kent Estuary recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Kent Estuary

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Kent Estuary recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Kent Estuary

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Kent Estuary recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Kent Estuary

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Kent Estuary recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Kent Estuary, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Kent Estuary.

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 Kent Estuary over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Kent Estuary 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.

Kent Estuary has an estimated population of 6,248. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Kent Estuary sits in decile 8.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Kent Estuary. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.