Total Crime Rate
15.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Cherry Orchard area has the 17th lowest crime rate of 80 local areas in Chestfield , and the 53rd lowest crime rate of 477 local areas in Canterbury .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Cherry Orchard (CT5 3NQ) in the last 12 months was 15.6 per 1,000 residents and was 71.9% lower than the Chestfield average (55.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -56.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Cherry Orchard (CT5 3NQ), the main crime hotspot is near Chestfield Road. Police recorded 9 crimes here, including 7 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 | Vehicle crime | Little Paddocks | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Chestfield Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Chestfield Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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