Crime in Tankerton: statistics, rates and trends
169 crimes were recorded in Tankerton in the 12 months to August 2026, 53.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 27% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Tankerton
- Questions about crime in Tankerton
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (58), anti-social behaviour (43) and vehicle crime (19) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,882nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Tankerton | Canterbury | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 169 | 17,480 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 53.5 | 107.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +27% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 3,160 | 162,100 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Tankerton peaked in the year to August 2019 (194 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (133). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 11%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 169 | 53.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 133 | 42.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 136 | 43.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 164 | 51.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 173 | 54.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 184 | 58.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 184 | 58.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 194 | 61.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 189 | 59.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 20 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (46% below) was well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 43 to 58 and anti-social behaviour rose from 32 to 43.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 58 | 18.4 | 34.2 | +35% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 43 | 13.6 | 15.4 | +34% |
| Vehicle crime | 19 | 6.0 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 15 | 4.7 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 3.5 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other theft | 7 | 2.2 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.3 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Public order | 2 | 0.6 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Tankerton; the highest is Heron (138.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Beltinge (37.5).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Tankerton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chestfield | 300 | 44.2 | -17% |
| Gorrell | 1,363 | 114.3 | +114% |
| Seasalter | 706 | 87.2 | +63% |
| West Bay | 212 | 67.9 | +27% |
| Greenhill | 240 | 64.4 | +20% |
| Heron | 2,146 | 138.0 | +158% |
| Herne & Broomfield | 418 | 41.1 | -23% |
| Beltinge | 238 | 37.5 | -30% |
The 10 locations below account for 87% of the crime recorded in Tankerton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Marine Parade” (34).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Marine Parade | 34 |
| On or near Tankerton Road | 31 |
| On or near Beach Walk | 24 |
| On or near Park Avenue | 20 |
| On or near Parking Area | 10 |
| On or near Gloucester Road | 7 |
| On or near South Lodge Close | 7 |
| On or near Baddlesmere Road | 5 |
| On or near Strangford Road | 5 |
| On or near Kingsdown Park | 4 |
Of the 126 crimes in Tankerton with a recorded outcome, 58% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 43 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 73 | 57.9% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 35 | 27.8% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 11 | 8.7% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 3.2% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1 | 0.8% | 5.2% |
Tankerton has an estimated population of 3,160 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (2.3%, against 17.1%), an older population (34%, against 19%) and more retired residents (38%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Tankerton average decile 10.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Tankerton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 33.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 48.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 37.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 40.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 16.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 81.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 2.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 10.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Tankerton a safe place to live?
Tankerton recorded 53.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,882nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Tankerton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 58 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (43).
Is crime in Tankerton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Tankerton was up 27% on the year before: 169 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 133 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Tankerton?
About 3,160 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 34% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Tankerton?
Tankerton 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.