Crime in Northgate, Canterbury: statistics, rates and trends
2,017 crimes were recorded in Northgate, Canterbury in the 12 months to August 2026, 244.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Northgate, Canterbury at a glance
- Crime trends in Northgate, Canterbury
- Types of crime in Northgate, Canterbury
- Northgate, Canterbury compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Northgate, Canterbury
- What happened after crimes were reported in Northgate, Canterbury
- Demographics of Northgate, Canterbury
- Questions about crime in Northgate, Canterbury
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (576), shoplifting (462) and anti-social behaviour (323) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 131st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Northgate, Canterbury | Canterbury | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,017 | 17,480 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 244.0 | 107.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +12% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 8,267 | 162,100 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Northgate, Canterbury peaked in the year to August 2021 (2,154 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (1,805). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 6%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,017 | 244.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,805 | 218.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,817 | 219.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,043 | 247.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,015 | 243.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,154 | 260.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,937 | 234.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,875 | 226.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,897 | 229.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 141 |
| July 2026 | 229 |
| June 2026 | 153 |
| May 2026 | 178 |
| April 2026 | 159 |
| March 2026 | 172 |
| February 2026 | 177 |
| January 2026 | 138 |
| December 2025 | 145 |
| November 2025 | 177 |
| October 2025 | 183 |
| September 2025 | 165 |
Compared with England and Wales, Northgate, Canterbury recorded notably more shoplifting (6.6 times the national rate), bicycle theft (4.1 times the national rate) and drugs (3.7 times the national rate). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 210 to 323 and criminal damage and arson rose from 117 to 163, while burglary fell from 51 to 32 and other crime fell from 51 to 42.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 576 | 69.7 | 34.2 | +10% |
| Shoplifting | 462 | 55.9 | 8.5 | +11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 323 | 39.1 | 15.4 | +54% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 163 | 19.7 | 6.7 | +39% |
| Other theft | 134 | 16.2 | 6.4 | -16% |
| Drugs | 100 | 12.1 | 3.3 | +23% |
| Public order | 69 | 8.3 | 6.7 | +1% |
| Vehicle crime | 43 | 5.2 | 5.0 | -4% |
| Other crime | 42 | 5.1 | 2.1 | -18% |
| Burglary | 32 | 3.9 | 3.6 | -37% |
| Robbery | 29 | 3.5 | 1.4 | +7% |
| Bicycle theft | 28 | 3.4 | 0.8 | +33% |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 1.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.7 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Northgate, Canterbury; the highest is Westgate, Canterbury (304.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Blean Forest (38.5).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Northgate, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Stephen's | 845 | 103.8 | -57% |
| Barton | 1,904 | 151.3 | -38% |
| Westgate | 3,309 | 304.2 | +25% |
| Wincheap | 1,259 | 111.2 | -54% |
| Blean Forest | 368 | 38.5 | -84% |
| Sturry | 679 | 78.8 | -68% |
| Chartham & Stone Street | 494 | 64.2 | -74% |
| Little Stour & Adisham | 220 | 47.0 | -81% |
The 10 locations below account for 55% of the crime recorded in Northgate, Canterbury over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (243).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 243 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 212 |
| On or near Vauxhall Avenue | 205 |
| On or near New Town Street | 86 |
| On or near Tennyson Avenue | 85 |
| On or near Parking Area | 75 |
| On or near Brymore Road | 58 |
| On or near Forrester Close | 51 |
| On or near South Street | 45 |
| On or near Parham Close | 43 |
Of the 1,694 crimes in Northgate, Canterbury with a recorded outcome, 44% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 9.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 323 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 744 | 43.9% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 495 | 29.2% | 34.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 167 | 9.9% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 109 | 6.4% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 75 | 4.4% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 48 | 2.8% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 39 | 2.3% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Northgate, Canterbury has an estimated population of 8,267 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (35.8%, against 7.9%), more unemployed residents (7.8%, against 3.4%) and more social housing (37%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Northgate, Canterbury average decile 1.8 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Northgate, Canterbury | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 43.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 7.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 11.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 35.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 28.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 42.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 28.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 36.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 34.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.8 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 17.3% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Northgate, Canterbury a safe place to live?
Northgate, Canterbury recorded 244.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 131st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and bicycle theft.
What is the most common crime in Northgate, Canterbury?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 576 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (462).
Is crime in Northgate, Canterbury going up or down?
Recorded crime in Northgate, Canterbury was up 12% on the year before: 2,017 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,805 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Northgate, Canterbury?
About 8,267 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 9.6% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Northgate, Canterbury?
Northgate, Canterbury 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.