Crime in Nailbourne: statistics, rates and trends
160 crimes were recorded in Nailbourne in the 12 months to August 2026, 38.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Nailbourne at a glance
- Crime trends in Nailbourne
- Types of crime in Nailbourne
- Nailbourne compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Nailbourne
- What happened after crimes were reported in Nailbourne
- Demographics of Nailbourne
- Questions about crime in Nailbourne
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (75), anti-social behaviour (21) and criminal damage and arson (21) made up 73% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,509th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Nailbourne | Canterbury | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 160 | 17,480 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 38.1 | 107.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -15% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 4,196 | 162,100 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Nailbourne peaked in the year to August 2020 (240 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (147). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 28%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 160 | 38.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 188 | 44.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 147 | 35.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 159 | 37.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 154 | 36.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 210 | 50.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 240 | 57.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 223 | 53.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 223 | 53.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 23 |
| July 2026 | 7 |
| June 2026 | 13 |
| May 2026 | 9 |
| April 2026 | 19 |
| March 2026 | 13 |
| February 2026 | 6 |
| January 2026 | 12 |
| December 2025 | 22 |
| November 2025 | 16 |
| October 2025 | 14 |
| September 2025 | 6 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (67% below) and violence and sexual offences (48% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences fell from 97 to 75.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 75 | 17.9 | 34.2 | -23% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 21 | 5.0 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 21 | 5.0 | 6.7 | -9% |
| Other theft | 11 | 2.6 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 10 | 2.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 1.7 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 6 | 1.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.7 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Public order | 2 | 0.5 | 6.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Nailbourne.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Nailbourne |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Stour & Adisham | 220 | 47.0 | +23% |
| Barton | 1,904 | 151.3 | +297% |
| Wincheap | 1,259 | 111.2 | +192% |
| Northgate | 2,017 | 244.0 | +540% |
| Westgate | 3,309 | 304.2 | +698% |
| St Stephen's | 845 | 103.8 | +172% |
| Chartham & Stone Street | 494 | 64.2 | +68% |
| Sturry | 679 | 78.8 | +107% |
The 10 locations below account for 48% of the crime recorded in Nailbourne over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Bonny Bush Hill” (13).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Bonny Bush Hill | 13 |
| On or near Bekesbourne Lane | 11 |
| On or near Churchill Close | 8 |
| On or near Fox Way | 8 |
| On or near Green Court | 8 |
| On or near Bekesbourne Road | 6 |
| On or near Heathfield Way | 6 |
| On or near Marley Lane | 6 |
| On or near Oakleigh Lane | 6 |
| On or near Bekesbourne Hill | 5 |
Of the 139 crimes in Nailbourne with a recorded outcome, 38% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 21 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 62 | 44.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 53 | 38.1% | 35.3% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 5.0% | 3.1% |
| Under investigation | 7 | 5.0% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 3.6% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 2 | 1.4% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1 | 0.7% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
Nailbourne has an estimated population of 4,196 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (4.5%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (8.5%, against 23.3%) and an older population (30%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Nailbourne average decile 7.3 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Nailbourne | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 51.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 33.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 44.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 8.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 81.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 4.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Nailbourne a safe place to live?
Nailbourne recorded 38.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,509th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Nailbourne?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 75 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (21).
Is crime in Nailbourne going up or down?
Recorded crime in Nailbourne was down 15% on the year before: 160 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 188 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Nailbourne?
About 4,196 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 30% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Nailbourne?
Nailbourne 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.