Total Crime Rate
43.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Island Road area has the 18th lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Little Stour & Adisham , and the 190th lowest crime rate of 477 local areas in Canterbury .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Island Road (CT3 4HD) in the last 12 months was 43.8 per 1,000 residents and was 10.9% lower than the Little Stour & Adisham average (49.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -80.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 21.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 71.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -65.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Island Road (CT3 4HD), the main crime hotspot is near The Elms. Police recorded 21 crimes here, including 12 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Little Stour & Adisham| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | The Oaks | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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