Total Crime Rate
8.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Spire Avenue area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 80 local areas in Chestfield , and the 17th 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 Spire Avenue (CT5 3DS) in the last 12 months was 8.3 per 1,000 residents and was 85.2% lower than the Chestfield average (55.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Drugs with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY).
In the area around Spire Avenue (CT5 3DS), the main crime hotspot is near Pacific Close. Police recorded 15 crimes here, including 11 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Chestfield| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Pacific Close | — |
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