Crime in Tankerton: statistics, rates and trends
166 crimes were recorded in Tankerton in the 12 months to July 2026, 52.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 31% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Tankerton at a glance
- Crime trends in Tankerton
- Types of crime in Tankerton
- Tankerton compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Tankerton
- What happened after crimes were reported in Tankerton
- Population and deprivation in Tankerton
- Questions about crime in Tankerton
- About this data
166 crimes were recorded in Tankerton in the 12 months to July 2026, 52.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 31% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 59 reports (36% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Tankerton has the 2,918th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Tankerton | Canterbury | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 166 | 17,618 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 52.5 | 108.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +31% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 3,160 | 162,100 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Tankerton was highest in the year to July 2020 (193 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (127). Over the whole period it fell 9%, 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 | 166 | 52.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 127 | 40.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 133 | 42.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 177 | 56.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 183 | 57.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 171 | 54.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 193 | 61.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 191 | 60.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 183 | 57.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 24 |
| June 2026 | 17 |
| May 2026 | 15 |
| April 2026 | 8 |
| March 2026 | 16 |
| February 2026 | 5 |
| January 2026 | 7 |
| December 2025 | 17 |
| November 2025 | 14 |
| October 2025 | 12 |
| September 2025 | 14 |
| August 2025 | 17 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Tankerton 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. The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+48%) and anti-social behaviour (+45%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 59 | 18.7 | 0.55 | +48% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 42 | 13.3 | 0.87 | +45% |
| Vehicle crime | 19 | 6.0 | 1.22 | +90% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 | 4.1 | 0.61 | +62% |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 3.5 | 0.42 | +83% |
| Other theft | 8 | 2.5 | 0.40 | +14% |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.3 | 0.36 | -33% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.6 | 0.77 | +100% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.6 | 0.19 | +0% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.6 | 0.30 | -67% |
| Public order | 2 | 0.6 | 0.10 | -78% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.3 | 0.23 | -50% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.3 | 0.19 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Tankerton
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Tankerton recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 48% on the year before. It made up 35.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Tankerton
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Tankerton recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 45% on the year before. It made up 25.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Tankerton
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Tankerton recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 90% on the year before. It made up 11.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Tankerton
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Tankerton recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 62% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Tankerton
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Tankerton recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 83% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Tankerton
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Tankerton recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Tankerton
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Tankerton recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Tankerton
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Tankerton recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Tankerton
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Tankerton recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Tankerton
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Tankerton recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Tankerton
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Tankerton recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 78% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Tankerton
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Tankerton recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Tankerton
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Tankerton recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Tankerton, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Tankerton.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Tankerton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chestfield | 311 | 45.8 | -13% |
| Gorrell | 1,379 | 115.7 | +120% |
| Seasalter | 745 | 92.0 | +75% |
| West Bay | 210 | 67.3 | +28% |
| Greenhill | 234 | 62.8 | +19% |
| Heron | 2,160 | 138.9 | +164% |
| Herne & Broomfield | 414 | 40.7 | -22% |
| Beltinge | 236 | 37.2 | -29% |
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 Tankerton over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Tankerton Road | 37 |
| On or near Marine Parade | 32 |
| On or near Beach Walk | 21 |
| On or near Park Avenue | 15 |
| On or near Parking Area | 9 |
| On or near Baddlesmere Road | 7 |
| On or near Gloucester Road | 7 |
| On or near South Lodge Close | 6 |
| On or near Graystone Road | 5 |
| On or near Seafield Road | 5 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Tankerton 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 | 71 | 42.8% |
| Not recorded | 42 | 25.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 36 | 21.7% |
| Under investigation | 11 | 6.6% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 1.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 2 | 1.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1 | 0.6% |
Tankerton has an estimated population of 3,160. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Tankerton sits in decile 10.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Tankerton |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 53.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 33.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 81.4% |
| Social rented homes | 2.3% |
| Private rented homes | 16.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 10.0 |
Is Tankerton a safe place to live?
Tankerton recorded 52.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than 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 Tankerton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (42).
Is crime in Tankerton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Tankerton was up 31% on the year before: 166 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 127 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Tankerton?
Tankerton 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 Tankerton. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.