Crime in Seasalter: statistics, rates and trends
745 crimes were recorded in Seasalter in the 12 months to July 2026, 92.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Seasalter at a glance
- Crime trends in Seasalter
- Types of crime in Seasalter
- Seasalter compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Seasalter
- What happened after crimes were reported in Seasalter
- Population and deprivation in Seasalter
- Questions about crime in Seasalter
- About this data
745 crimes were recorded in Seasalter in the 12 months to July 2026, 92.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before. The most common offence was shoplifting, with 314 reports (42% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Seasalter has the 1,436th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Seasalter | Canterbury | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 745 | 17,618 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 92.0 | 108.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 8,095 | 162,100 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Seasalter was highest in the year to July 2025 (776 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (552). Over the whole period it rose 22%, 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 | 745 | 92.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 776 | 95.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 578 | 71.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 571 | 70.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 552 | 68.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 661 | 81.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 616 | 76.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 578 | 71.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 613 | 75.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 64 |
| June 2026 | 62 |
| May 2026 | 68 |
| April 2026 | 53 |
| March 2026 | 63 |
| February 2026 | 53 |
| January 2026 | 41 |
| December 2025 | 51 |
| November 2025 | 77 |
| October 2025 | 57 |
| September 2025 | 57 |
| August 2025 | 99 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Seasalter 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 shoplifting.
The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+48%) and anti-social behaviour (+12%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-40%) and public order (-38%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 314 | 38.8 | 4.68 | +8% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 179 | 22.1 | 0.65 | -7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 66 | 8.2 | 0.53 | +12% |
| Other theft | 44 | 5.4 | 0.85 | -31% |
| Vehicle crime | 40 | 4.9 | 1.00 | +48% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 28 | 3.5 | 0.51 | -40% |
| Burglary | 20 | 2.5 | 0.70 | -29% |
| Drugs | 19 | 2.3 | 0.72 | +12% |
| Public order | 16 | 2.0 | 0.30 | -38% |
| Other crime | 15 | 1.9 | 0.88 | +7% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 0.18 | +100% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.15 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.07 | +0% |
Shoplifting in Seasalter
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Seasalter recorded 314 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (38.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 42.1% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Seasalter
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Seasalter recorded 179 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 24.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Seasalter
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Seasalter recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Seasalter
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Seasalter recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Seasalter
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Seasalter recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 48% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Seasalter
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Seasalter recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Seasalter
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Seasalter recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Seasalter
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Seasalter recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Seasalter
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Seasalter recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Seasalter
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Seasalter recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Seasalter
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Seasalter recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Seasalter
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Seasalter recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 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 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Seasalter
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Seasalter recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Seasalter, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Seasalter.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Seasalter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gorrell | 1,379 | 115.7 | +26% |
| Tankerton | 166 | 52.5 | -43% |
| Chestfield | 311 | 45.8 | -50% |
| Blean Forest | 354 | 37.0 | -60% |
| West Bay | 210 | 67.3 | -27% |
| Greenhill | 234 | 62.8 | -32% |
| St Stephen's | 874 | 107.4 | +17% |
| Heron | 2,160 | 138.9 | +51% |
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 Seasalter over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 269 |
| On or near Prospect Way | 64 |
| On or near Lucerne Drive | 48 |
| On or near Dargate Road | 33 |
| On or near Faversham Road | 26 |
| On or near Roberts Road | 22 |
| On or near Boorman Way | 20 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 17 |
| On or near South View Road | 17 |
| On or near Harty Ferry View | 15 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Seasalter 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 334 | 44.8% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 154 | 20.7% |
| Not recorded | 66 | 8.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 53 | 7.1% |
| Under investigation | 41 | 5.5% |
| Local resolution | 36 | 4.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 28 | 3.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 18 | 2.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 1.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Seasalter has an estimated population of 8,095. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Seasalter sits in decile 7.2, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Seasalter |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 53.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 84.2% |
| Social rented homes | 5.5% |
| Private rented homes | 10.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.2 |
Is Seasalter a safe place to live?
Seasalter recorded 92.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Seasalter?
Shoplifting was the most common category, with 314 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (179).
Is crime in Seasalter going up or down?
Recorded crime in Seasalter was down 4% on the year before: 745 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 776 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Seasalter?
Seasalter 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 Seasalter. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.