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Family tribute for Ashton Harrington following his death in Whitstable
13:36 16/04/2026Mr Harrington was fatally injured on Friday 3 April.
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Appeal after two injured in collision near Canterbury
12:38 20/03/2026The collision took place on the A28 in Chilham on the morning of Thursday 19 March.
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Warning following distraction thefts in Canterbury
15:48 04/12/2025Shoppers are reminded to remain vigilant after cash was reportedly stolen whilst victims in Canterbury were distracted.
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Jail sentence following Canterbury killing
12:08 04/12/2025A man who stabbed a 23 year old to death following a violent confrontation in Canterbury city centre has been sentenced to jail.
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Appeal following robbery in Herne Bay
13:44 28/11/2025Information is sought by officers investigating a suspected robbery in Herne Bay.
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Most commonly reported crimes during Apr 2026
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Violence and sexual offences
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Anti-social behaviour
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Shoplifting
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Other theft
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Crime levels in your area
Crime for last year
Crime per Month
| Month | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | 185 | 8.4% |
| Jun 2025 | 176 | 8% |
| Jul 2025 | 198 | 9% |
| Aug 2025 | 241 | 11% |
| Sep 2025 | 179 | 8.1% |
| Oct 2025 | 197 | 9% |
| Nov 2025 | 161 | 7.3% |
| Dec 2025 | 163 | 7.4% |
| Jan 2026 | 178 | 8.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 162 | 7.4% |
| Mar 2026 | 189 | 8.6% |
| Apr 2026 | 168 | 7.6% |