Crime in Wincheap: statistics, rates and trends
1,259 crimes were recorded in Wincheap in the 12 months to August 2026, 111.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 2% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (369), anti-social behaviour (250) and shoplifting (201) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 993rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Wincheap | Canterbury | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,259 | 17,480 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 111.2 | 107.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 11,324 | 162,100 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Wincheap peaked in the year to August 2018 (1,332 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (1,064). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 5%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,259 | 111.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,290 | 113.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,250 | 110.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,064 | 94.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,197 | 105.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,258 | 111.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,286 | 113.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,296 | 114.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,332 | 117.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 95 |
| July 2026 | 104 |
| June 2026 | 113 |
| May 2026 | 102 |
| April 2026 | 124 |
| March 2026 | 112 |
| February 2026 | 80 |
| January 2026 | 96 |
| December 2025 | 114 |
| November 2025 | 106 |
| October 2025 | 127 |
| September 2025 | 86 |
Compared with England and Wales, Wincheap recorded notably more shoplifting (2.1 times the national rate), anti-social behaviour (44% above the national rate) and robbery (43% above the national rate), and notably less burglary (48% below) and public order (46% below). On the year before, other theft rose from 79 to 99 and anti-social behaviour rose from 201 to 250, while vehicle crime fell from 71 to 56 and burglary fell from 26 to 21.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 369 | 32.6 | 34.2 | -11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 250 | 22.1 | 15.4 | +24% |
| Shoplifting | 201 | 17.7 | 8.5 | -8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 105 | 9.3 | 6.7 | -17% |
| Other theft | 99 | 8.7 | 6.4 | +25% |
| Vehicle crime | 56 | 4.9 | 5.0 | -21% |
| Public order | 41 | 3.6 | 6.7 | -16% |
| Drugs | 39 | 3.4 | 3.3 | -15% |
| Other crime | 26 | 2.3 | 2.1 | +18% |
| Robbery | 22 | 1.9 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 21 | 1.9 | 3.6 | -19% |
| Bicycle theft | 13 | 1.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Wincheap; the highest is Westgate, Canterbury (304.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Nailbourne (38.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Wincheap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westgate | 3,309 | 304.2 | +174% |
| Barton | 1,904 | 151.3 | +36% |
| Northgate | 2,017 | 244.0 | +119% |
| St Stephen's | 845 | 103.8 | -7% |
| Blean Forest | 368 | 38.5 | -65% |
| Chartham & Stone Street | 494 | 64.2 | -42% |
| Sturry | 679 | 78.8 | -29% |
| Nailbourne | 160 | 38.1 | -66% |
The 10 locations below account for 49% of the crime recorded in Wincheap over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (155).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 155 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 122 |
| On or near Station Road East | 98 |
| On or near Thanington Road | 47 |
| On or near Manor Close | 41 |
| On or near New Street | 33 |
| On or near Canterbury East | 32 |
| On or near Tudor Road | 30 |
| On or near Bell Avenue | 27 |
| On or near Ingoldsby Road | 26 |
Of the 1,009 crimes in Wincheap with a recorded outcome, 46% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 250 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 467 | 46.3% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 314 | 31.1% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 69 | 6.8% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 46 | 4.6% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 41 | 4.1% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 22 | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 20 | 2.0% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 20 | 2.0% | 4.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Wincheap has an estimated population of 11,324 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (22.9%, against 7.9%), more private renting (31%, against 20%) and fewer retired residents (15%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Wincheap average decile 5.7 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Wincheap | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 15.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 22.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 40.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 25.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 52.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 16.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 31.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.7 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 15.7% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Wincheap a safe place to live?
Wincheap recorded 111.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 993rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
What is the most common crime in Wincheap?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 369 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (250).
Is crime in Wincheap going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wincheap was down 2% on the year before: 1,259 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,290 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Wincheap?
About 11,324 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 14% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Wincheap?
Wincheap 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.