Crime Rates at Chestnut Avenue, Blean, Canterbury, CT2 9HY

Chestnut Avenue area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Blean Forest , and the 65th lowest crime rate of 475 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 Chestnut Avenue (CT2 9HY) in the last 12 months was 20.4 per 1,000 residents and was 44.2% lower than the Blean Forest average (36.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 7.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -72.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Chestnut Avenue (CT2 9HY), the main crime hotspot is near Bourne Lodge Close. Police recorded 5 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.