Total Crime Rate
3.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Milton Close area has the lowest crime rate of 69 local areas in Wincheap , and the 3rd lowest crime rate of 477 local areas in Canterbury .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Milton Close (CT1 1YJ) in the last 12 months was 3.4 per 1,000 residents and was 97.4% lower than the Wincheap average (128.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY).
In the area around Milton Close (CT1 1YJ), the main crime hotspot is near Maryland Grove. Police recorded 6 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
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