Crime in Seasalter: statistics, rates and trends
706 crimes were recorded in Seasalter in the 12 months to August 2026, 87.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Seasalter
- Questions about crime in Seasalter
- About this data
Crime map
Shoplifting (279), violence and sexual offences (176) and anti-social behaviour (67) made up 74% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,595th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Seasalter | Canterbury | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 706 | 17,480 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 87.2 | 107.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -12% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 8,095 | 162,100 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Seasalter peaked in the year to August 2025 (799 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (552). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 10%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 706 | 87.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 799 | 98.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 596 | 73.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 552 | 68.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 558 | 68.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 676 | 83.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 599 | 74.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 572 | 70.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 644 | 79.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 60 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Seasalter recorded notably more shoplifting (4.1 times the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (46% below) and criminal damage and arson (45% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 54 to 67 and vehicle crime rose from 30 to 37, while criminal damage and arson fell from 42 to 30 and other theft fell from 64 to 47.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 279 | 34.5 | 8.5 | -15% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 176 | 21.7 | 34.2 | -6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 67 | 8.3 | 15.4 | +24% |
| Other theft | 47 | 5.8 | 6.4 | -27% |
| Vehicle crime | 37 | 4.6 | 5.0 | +23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 30 | 3.7 | 6.7 | -29% |
| Burglary | 20 | 2.5 | 3.6 | -20% |
| Drugs | 16 | 2.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 16 | 2.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Public order | 13 | 1.6 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Seasalter; the highest is Heron (138.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Blean Forest (38.5).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Seasalter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gorrell | 1,363 | 114.3 | +31% |
| Tankerton | 169 | 53.5 | -39% |
| Chestfield | 300 | 44.2 | -49% |
| Blean Forest | 368 | 38.5 | -56% |
| West Bay | 212 | 67.9 | -22% |
| Greenhill | 240 | 64.4 | -26% |
| St Stephen's | 845 | 103.8 | +19% |
| Heron | 2,146 | 138.0 | +58% |
The 10 locations below account for 69% of the crime recorded in Seasalter over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (241).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 241 |
| On or near Lucerne Drive | 53 |
| On or near Prospect Way | 52 |
| On or near Dargate Road | 31 |
| On or near Faversham Road | 25 |
| On or near Roberts Road | 21 |
| On or near Boorman Way | 20 |
| On or near South View Road | 19 |
| On or near Harty Ferry View | 15 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 13 |
Of the 639 crimes in Seasalter with a recorded outcome, 51% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 67 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 325 | 50.9% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 145 | 22.7% | 34.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 50 | 7.8% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 33 | 5.2% | 3.1% |
| Under investigation | 29 | 4.5% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 24 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 19 | 3.0% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Seasalter has an estimated population of 8,095 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (5.5%, against 17.1%), an older population (31%, against 19%) and more retired residents (35%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Seasalter average decile 7.2 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Seasalter | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 49.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 35.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 30.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 84.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 5.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Seasalter a safe place to live?
Seasalter recorded 87.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,595th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Seasalter?
Shoplifting was the most common category, with 279 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (176).
Is crime in Seasalter going up or down?
Recorded crime in Seasalter was down 12% on the year before: 706 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 799 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Seasalter?
About 8,095 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 31% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Seasalter?
Seasalter 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.