Total Crime Rate
17.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025George Roche Road area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 69 local areas in Wincheap , and the 65th 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 George Roche Road (CT1 3LP) in the last 12 months was 17.7 per 1,000 residents and was 86.3% lower than the Wincheap average (128.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 11.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 300.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -49.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around George Roche Road (CT1 3LP), the main crime hotspot is near Chineham Way. Police recorded 21 crimes here, including 15 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Wincheap| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Juniper Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Holme Oak Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Holme Oak Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Bristol Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Bristol Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bristol Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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