Total Crime Rate
96.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Tankerton Road area has the 11th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Gorrell , and the 153rd highest crime rate of 477 local areas in Canterbury .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Tankerton Road (CT5 2AB) in the last 12 months was 96.3 per 1,000 residents and was 25.2% lower than the Gorrell average (128.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 24 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 60.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 24 (≈ 88.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 60.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -58.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Tankerton Road (CT5 2AB), the main crime hotspot is near Tower Parade. Police recorded 26 crimes here, including 24 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Gorrell| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Bicycle theft | Beach Walk | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Clare Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Clare Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Parking Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Tower Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Tower Parade | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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