Total Crime Rate
21.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Corylus Drive area has the 26th lowest crime rate of 80 local areas in Chestfield , and the 84th 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 Corylus Drive (CT5 4BF) in the last 12 months was 21.4 per 1,000 residents and was 61.6% lower than the Chestfield average (55.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -25.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 13.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -57.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Corylus Drive (CT5 4BF), the main crime hotspot is near Fairway Crescent. Police recorded 6 crimes here, including 4 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Macdonald Parade | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Caroline Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Admiralty Walk | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Dorset Close | Under investigation |
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