Crime in St Stephen's: statistics, rates and trends
874 crimes were recorded in St Stephen's in the 12 months to July 2026, 107.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in St Stephen's at a glance
- Crime trends in St Stephen's
- Types of crime in St Stephen's
- St Stephen's compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in St Stephen's
- What happened after crimes were reported in St Stephen's
- Population and deprivation in St Stephen's
- Questions about crime in St Stephen's
- About this data
874 crimes were recorded in St Stephen's in the 12 months to July 2026, 107.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 1% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 352 reports (40% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, St Stephen's has the 1,060th highest crime rate.
| Measure | St Stephen's | Canterbury | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 874 | 17,618 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 107.4 | 108.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 8,137 | 162,100 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in St Stephen's was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,223 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (849). Over the whole period it rose 2%, 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 | 874 | 107.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 887 | 109.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 849 | 104.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 878 | 107.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,005 | 123.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,223 | 150.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 976 | 119.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 940 | 115.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 856 | 105.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 79 |
| June 2026 | 71 |
| May 2026 | 79 |
| April 2026 | 71 |
| March 2026 | 84 |
| February 2026 | 63 |
| January 2026 | 63 |
| December 2025 | 78 |
| November 2025 | 65 |
| October 2025 | 81 |
| September 2025 | 52 |
| August 2025 | 88 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in St Stephen's 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 violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson, vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+68%) and vehicle crime (+42%). The largest falls were in drugs (-22%) and burglary (-21%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 352 | 43.3 | 1.26 | -18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 156 | 19.2 | 1.25 | +68% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 97 | 11.9 | 1.76 | -5% |
| Vehicle crime | 68 | 8.4 | 1.70 | +42% |
| Other theft | 59 | 7.3 | 1.13 | +16% |
| Drugs | 32 | 3.9 | 1.20 | -22% |
| Burglary | 30 | 3.7 | 1.04 | -21% |
| Public order | 26 | 3.2 | 0.48 | -16% |
| Other crime | 24 | 2.9 | 1.40 | -11% |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 1.2 | 1.27 | +67% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 1.0 | 1.19 | +33% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 0.7 | 0.09 | -25% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.5 | 0.36 | -33% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.15 | +100% |
Violence and sexual offences in St Stephen's
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. St Stephen's recorded 352 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (43.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 40.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in St Stephen's
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. St Stephen's recorded 156 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 68% on the year before. It made up 17.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in St Stephen's
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. St Stephen's recorded 97 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 11.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in St Stephen's
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. St Stephen's recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in St Stephen's
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. St Stephen's recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in St Stephen's
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. St Stephen's recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in St Stephen's
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. St Stephen's recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in St Stephen's
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. St Stephen's recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in St Stephen's
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. St Stephen's recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in St Stephen's
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. St Stephen's recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in St Stephen's
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. St Stephen's recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in St Stephen's
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. St Stephen's recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in St Stephen's
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. St Stephen's recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in St Stephen's
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. St Stephen's recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to St Stephen's, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to St Stephen's.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs St Stephen's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northgate | 2,027 | 245.2 | +128% |
| Westgate | 3,308 | 304.1 | +183% |
| Blean Forest | 354 | 37.0 | -66% |
| Barton | 1,932 | 153.5 | +43% |
| Wincheap | 1,290 | 113.9 | +6% |
| Sturry | 666 | 77.3 | -28% |
| Chartham & Stone Street | 489 | 63.6 | -41% |
| Chestfield | 311 | 45.8 | -57% |
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 St Stephen's over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Farleigh Road | 48 |
| On or near Downs Road | 42 |
| On or near Hunton Gardens | 37 |
| On or near Long Acre Close | 37 |
| On or near Jesuit Close | 35 |
| On or near Redwood Close | 35 |
| On or near Greenhouse Lane | 33 |
| On or near The Close | 33 |
| On or near Crossways | 32 |
| On or near Ulcombe Gardens | 28 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in St Stephen's 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 315 | 36.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 246 | 28.1% |
| Not recorded | 156 | 17.8% |
| Under investigation | 52 | 5.9% |
| Local resolution | 33 | 3.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 24 | 2.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 22 | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 13 | 1.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 9 | 1.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
St Stephen's has an estimated population of 8,137. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in St Stephen's sits in decile 4.5, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | St Stephen's |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 70.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 38.3% |
| Social rented homes | 25.7% |
| Private rented homes | 35.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.5 |
Is St Stephen's a safe place to live?
St Stephen's recorded 107.4 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 St Stephen's?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 352 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (156).
Is crime in St Stephen's going up or down?
Recorded crime in St Stephen's was down 1% on the year before: 874 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 887 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers St Stephen's?
St Stephen's 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 St Stephen's. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.