Total Crime Rate
35.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Richmond Drive area has the 32nd lowest crime rate of 76 local areas in Beltinge , and the 155th 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 Richmond Drive (CT6 6RT) in the last 12 months was 35.8 per 1,000 residents and was 28.4% lower than the Beltinge average (50.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 14 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 25.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -30.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 79.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Richmond Drive (CT6 6RT), the main crime hotspot is near Gainsborough Drive. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Beltinge| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Glenbervie Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Gainsborough Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Gainsborough Drive | Under investigation |
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