Crime in Little Stour & Adisham: statistics, rates and trends
220 crimes were recorded in Little Stour & Adisham in the 12 months to August 2026, 47.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Little Stour & Adisham at a glance
- Crime trends in Little Stour & Adisham
- Types of crime in Little Stour & Adisham
- Little Stour & Adisham compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Little Stour & Adisham
- What happened after crimes were reported in Little Stour & Adisham
- Demographics of Little Stour & Adisham
- Questions about crime in Little Stour & Adisham
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (81), anti-social behaviour (52) and criminal damage and arson (24) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,144th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Little Stour & Adisham | Canterbury | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 220 | 17,480 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 47.0 | 107.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 4,684 | 162,100 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Little Stour & Adisham peaked in the year to August 2020 (397 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (215). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 29%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 220 | 47.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 215 | 45.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 248 | 52.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 266 | 56.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 267 | 57.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 318 | 67.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 397 | 84.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 302 | 64.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 311 | 66.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 22 |
| July 2026 | 36 |
| June 2026 | 26 |
| May 2026 | 19 |
| April 2026 | 10 |
| March 2026 | 20 |
| February 2026 | 21 |
| January 2026 | 13 |
| December 2025 | 13 |
| November 2025 | 16 |
| October 2025 | 10 |
| September 2025 | 14 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (49% below) and anti-social behaviour (28% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 29 to 52, while violence and sexual offences fell from 99 to 81.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 81 | 17.3 | 34.2 | -18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 52 | 11.1 | 15.4 | +79% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 24 | 5.1 | 6.7 | -8% |
| Other theft | 14 | 3.0 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 13 | 2.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 2.6 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 9 | 1.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Public order | 7 | 1.5 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Little Stour & Adisham; the highest is Westgate, Canterbury (304.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Nailbourne (38.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Little Stour & Adisham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nailbourne | 160 | 38.1 | -19% |
| Barton | 1,904 | 151.3 | +222% |
| Sturry | 679 | 78.8 | +68% |
| Northgate | 2,017 | 244.0 | +419% |
| Wincheap | 1,259 | 111.2 | +137% |
| St Stephen's | 845 | 103.8 | +121% |
| Westgate | 3,309 | 304.2 | +548% |
| Blean Forest | 368 | 38.5 | -18% |
The 10 locations below account for 58% of the crime recorded in Little Stour & Adisham over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “The Street” (25).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near The Street | 25 |
| On or near Church Lane | 23 |
| On or near Parking Area | 16 |
| On or near Stodmarsh Road | 15 |
| On or near Court Meadows | 13 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 8 |
| On or near Bramling Road | 7 |
| On or near Dixwell Place | 7 |
| On or near Newing Close | 7 |
| On or near Bossington Road | 6 |
Of the 168 crimes in Little Stour & Adisham with a recorded outcome, 31% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 52 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 85 | 50.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 52 | 31.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 13 | 7.7% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 3.6% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 2.4% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 2.4% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 1 | 0.6% | 4.7% |
Little Stour & Adisham has an estimated population of 4,684 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (8.9%, against 23.3%), an older population (26%, against 19%) and less social housing (12%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Little Stour & Adisham average decile 5.2 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Little Stour & Adisham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 39.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 8.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Little Stour & Adisham a safe place to live?
Little Stour & Adisham recorded 47.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,144th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Little Stour & Adisham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 81 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (52).
Is crime in Little Stour & Adisham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Little Stour & Adisham was up 2% on the year before: 220 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 215 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Little Stour & Adisham?
About 4,684 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 26% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Little Stour & Adisham?
Little Stour & Adisham 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.