Safest Areas in Herne Bay
Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk
Herne Bay recorded 91 burglaries in the last 12 months. Burglary here is 20% below the UK average. A good alarm system helps keep it that way.
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Get My Free QuotesBurglaries (12 months)
91
2.71 per 1,000 residents
UK average (per 1,000)
3.4
England & Wales
vs UK average
-20%
burglary rate difference
Safest neighbourhoods in Herne Bay
Ranked by burglary rate, lowest first
1Beltinge
Greenhill
Swalecliffe
Reculver
West Bay
Heron
Burglary hotspots in Herne Bay
Ranked by burglary rate, highest first
1Heron
West Bay
Reculver
Swalecliffe
Greenhill
Beltinge
About Herne Bay
Population
33,616
Households
14,828
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What this means for Herne Bay homeowners
Wherever you live in Herne Bay, the same fundamentals make a home a harder target. Based on the local crime picture, homeowners here may want to prioritise:
- A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
- Door contacts on all main entry doors
- Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
- Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
- A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
- App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Get My Free QuotesCrime data from data.police.uk. Population data from Census 2021. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.