Crime in Little Stour & Adisham: statistics, rates and trends
217 crimes were recorded in Little Stour & Adisham in the 12 months to July 2026, 46.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Little Stour & Adisham
- Questions about crime in Little Stour & Adisham
- About this data
217 crimes were recorded in Little Stour & Adisham in the 12 months to July 2026, 46.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 89 reports (41% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Little Stour & Adisham has the 3,182nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Little Stour & Adisham | Canterbury | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 217 | 17,618 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 46.3 | 108.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +0% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 4,684 | 162,100 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Little Stour & Adisham was highest in the year to July 2020 (393 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (217). Over the whole period it fell 29%, 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 | 217 | 46.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 217 | 46.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 248 | 52.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 276 | 58.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 252 | 53.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 337 | 71.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 393 | 83.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 302 | 64.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 307 | 65.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 19 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Little Stour & Adisham 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 other crime.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+48%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-11%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 89 | 19.0 | 0.55 | -7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 43 | 9.2 | 0.60 | +48% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 24 | 5.1 | 0.76 | -11% |
| Other theft | 15 | 3.2 | 0.50 | -21% |
| Other crime | 13 | 2.8 | 1.31 | +62% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 2.1 | 0.43 | -38% |
| Burglary | 9 | 1.9 | 0.54 | +200% |
| Public order | 6 | 1.3 | 0.19 | -50% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.6 | 0.78 | n/a |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.4 | 0.13 | -50% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.4 | 0.05 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 0.22 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Little Stour & Adisham
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Little Stour & Adisham recorded 89 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 41.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Little Stour & Adisham
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Little Stour & Adisham recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 48% on the year before. It made up 19.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Little Stour & Adisham
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Little Stour & Adisham recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 11.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Little Stour & Adisham
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Little Stour & Adisham recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Little Stour & Adisham
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Little Stour & Adisham recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 62% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Little Stour & Adisham
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Little Stour & Adisham recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Little Stour & Adisham
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Little Stour & Adisham recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Little Stour & Adisham
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Little Stour & Adisham recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Little Stour & Adisham
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Little Stour & Adisham recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Little Stour & Adisham
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Little Stour & Adisham recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Little Stour & Adisham
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Little Stour & Adisham recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Little Stour & Adisham
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Little Stour & Adisham recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Little Stour & Adisham, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Little Stour & Adisham.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Little Stour & Adisham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nailbourne | 151 | 36.0 | -22% |
| Barton | 1,932 | 153.5 | +231% |
| Sturry | 666 | 77.3 | +67% |
| Northgate | 2,027 | 245.2 | +429% |
| Wincheap | 1,290 | 113.9 | +146% |
| St Stephen's | 874 | 107.4 | +132% |
| Westgate | 3,308 | 304.1 | +556% |
| Blean Forest | 354 | 37.0 | -20% |
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 Little Stour & Adisham over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near The Street | 27 |
| On or near Stodmarsh Road | 17 |
| On or near Church Lane | 15 |
| On or near Parking Area | 15 |
| On or near Court Meadows | 14 |
| On or near Bramling Road | 8 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 8 |
| On or near Court Hill | 7 |
| On or near List Meadows | 7 |
| On or near Bossington Road | 6 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Little Stour & Adisham 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 | 90 | 41.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 54 | 24.9% |
| Not recorded | 43 | 19.8% |
| Under investigation | 11 | 5.1% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 2.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 6 | 2.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 1.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 1 | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.5% |
Little Stour & Adisham has an estimated population of 4,684. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Little Stour & Adisham sits in decile 5.2, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Little Stour & Adisham |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.0% |
| Social rented homes | 11.6% |
| Private rented homes | 14.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.2 |
Is Little Stour & Adisham a safe place to live?
Little Stour & Adisham recorded 46.3 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 Little Stour & Adisham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 89 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (43).
Is crime in Little Stour & Adisham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Little Stour & Adisham was almost unchanged on the year before: 217 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 217 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Little Stour & Adisham?
Little Stour & Adisham 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 Little Stour & Adisham. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.