Total Crime Rate
16.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Faversham Road area has the 20th lowest crime rate of 80 local areas in Chestfield , and the 59th 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 Faversham Road (CT5 4BD) in the last 12 months was 16.3 per 1,000 residents and was 70.8% 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 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Vehicle crime 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 Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).
In the area around Faversham Road (CT5 4BD), the main crime hotspot is near Roberts Road. Police recorded 41 crimes here, including 23 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 | Pebble Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Roberts Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Seasalter Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ashley Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Heritage Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Kimberley Grove | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Roberts Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Roberts Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Roberts Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Supermarket | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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