Crime in Reculver: statistics, rates and trends
250 crimes were recorded in Reculver in the 12 months to August 2026, 56.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 15% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (98), anti-social behaviour (56) and vehicle crime (22) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,764th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Reculver | Canterbury | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 250 | 17,480 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 56.4 | 107.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +15% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 4,434 | 162,100 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Reculver peaked in the year to August 2018 (318 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (196). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 21%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 250 | 56.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 217 | 48.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 230 | 51.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 196 | 44.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 278 | 62.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 266 | 60.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 301 | 67.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 217 | 48.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 318 | 71.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 25 |
| July 2026 | 32 |
| June 2026 | 33 |
| May 2026 | 18 |
| April 2026 | 13 |
| March 2026 | 21 |
| February 2026 | 22 |
| January 2026 | 16 |
| December 2025 | 16 |
| November 2025 | 13 |
| October 2025 | 21 |
| September 2025 | 20 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (35% below) and criminal damage and arson (30% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 77 to 98 and anti-social behaviour rose from 47 to 56.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 98 | 22.1 | 34.2 | +27% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 56 | 12.6 | 15.4 | +19% |
| Vehicle crime | 22 | 5.0 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 21 | 4.7 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 14 | 3.2 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 13 | 2.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 10 | 2.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 7 | 1.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Public order | 4 | 0.9 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Reculver; the highest is Heron (138.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Beltinge (37.5).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Reculver |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herne & Broomfield | 418 | 41.1 | -27% |
| Beltinge | 238 | 37.5 | -33% |
| Heron | 2,146 | 138.0 | +145% |
| Greenhill | 240 | 64.4 | +14% |
| West Bay | 212 | 67.9 | +21% |
| Sturry | 679 | 78.8 | +40% |
| Chestfield | 300 | 44.2 | -22% |
| Tankerton | 169 | 53.5 | -5% |
The 10 locations below account for 63% of the crime recorded in Reculver over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Neville Road” (33).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Neville Road | 33 |
| On or near Sweechbridge Road | 23 |
| On or near Maystreet | 22 |
| On or near Reynolds Lane | 21 |
| On or near Barnes Way | 15 |
| On or near Parking Area | 12 |
| On or near Kingfisher Close | 10 |
| On or near Nethergong Hill | 9 |
| On or near Reculver Lane | 7 |
| On or near Chislet Close | 6 |
Of the 194 crimes in Reculver with a recorded outcome, 37% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 56 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 71 | 36.6% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 63 | 32.5% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 24 | 12.4% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 4.6% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 3.6% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 3.1% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
Reculver has an estimated population of 4,434 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (3.8%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (8.2%, against 23.3%) and an older population (31%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Reculver average decile 5.6 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Reculver | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 50.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 33.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 28.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 21.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 8.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 85.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 3.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Reculver a safe place to live?
Reculver recorded 56.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,764th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Reculver?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 98 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (56).
Is crime in Reculver going up or down?
Recorded crime in Reculver was up 15% on the year before: 250 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 217 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Reculver?
About 4,434 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 31% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Reculver?
Reculver 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.