Herne and Broomfield Crime Overview
Herne and Broomfield is the second safest small town in Kent, and is among the top 10 safest overall out of Kent's 335 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Herne and Broomfield in 2020 was 16 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to Kent's overall crime rate, coming in 442% lower than the Kent rate of 85 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Herne and Broomfield is among the top 20 safest small towns, and the 1,807th safest location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
The most common crimes in Herne and Broomfield are violence and sexual offences, with 97 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 10. This is 12% higher than 2019's figure of 85 offences and a difference of 1.24 from 2019's crime rate of 9. Herne and Broomfield's least common crime is bicycle theft, with 1 offence recorded in 2020, the same as 2019's figure of 1 crime.
Compare Herne and Broomfield to other towns and cities
See how Herne and Broomfield shapes up compared to other locations around the country, including side-by-side comparisons of specific crime types, and separate charting of how Herne and Broomfield and your comparison town's crime rates stack up against one another.
Herne and Broomfield Crime Map
Summary of Crimes in Herne and Broomfield This Year
| Herne and Broomfield | Kent | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 42 | 4.34 | 48,316 | 25.97 | 498% safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 1 | 0.10 | 1,165 | 0.63 | 530% safer |
| Burglary | 5 | 0.52 | 7,089 | 3.81 | 633% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 23 | 2.38 | 18,622 | 10.01 | 321% safer |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.31 | 4,217 | 2.27 | 632% safer |
| Other Crime | 2 | 0.21 | 5,115 | 2.75 | 1210% safer |
| Other Theft | 8 | 0.83 | 10,954 | 5.89 | 610% safer |
| Public Order | 4 | 0.41 | 13,158 | 7.07 | 1624% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 9 | 0.93 | 9,087 | 4.88 | 425% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 97 | 10.03 | 76,374 | 41.05 | 309% safer |
Crime in Herne and Broomfield Compared To Kent
Herne and Broomfield Compared to Nearby Small Towns
| Small Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bearsted | 94 | 11.23 | 40% safer |
| Herne and Broomfield | 152 | 15.72 | - |
| Birchington | 219 | 21.35 | 26% more dangerous |
| Kingsnorth | 381 | 30.29 | 48% more dangerous |
| Kings Hill | 345 | 37.29 | 58% more dangerous |
| Boxley | 372 | 38.92 | 60% more dangerous |
| Frindsbury Extra | 316 | 41.93 | 63% more dangerous |
Herne and Broomfield Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 3.0 | 2.0 | 2.8 | 4.3 | Getting worse |
| Bicycle Theft | - | 0.41 | 0.10 | 0.10 | Safer |
| Burglary | 2.0 | 0.72 | 0.93 | 0.52 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 2.5 | 1.4 | 2.0 | 2.4 | Getting worse |
| Drugs | 0.21 | - | 0.10 | 0.31 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 0.41 | 0.10 | 1.1 | 0.21 | Safer |
| Other Theft | 1.6 | 0.83 | 1.6 | 0.83 | Safer |
| Public Order | 0.72 | 0.72 | 1.4 | 0.41 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 2.1 | 2.3 | 1.3 | 0.93 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | Getting worse |
Changes In Herne and Broomfield's Crime Rates Over Time
Comparing Herne and Broomfield to the UK's Major Cities
| Small Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Herne and Broomfield | 15.72 | - |
| Barnet | 67.71 | 77% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 77.41 | 80% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 83.22 | 81% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 85.81 | 82% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 86.21 | 82% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 97.44 | 84% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 102.87 | 85% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 107.28 | 85% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 133.02 | 88% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 137.10 | 89% more dangerous |
Crime in Herne and Broomfield's Neighbourhoods
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herne & Broomfield | 285 | 29 | First |
Crime in Herne and Broomfield During Coronavirus Lockdowns
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Herne and Broomfield change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in November, when Herne and Broomfield saw a 400% increase in anti-social behaviour. Herne and Broomfield saw a large fall in burglary during August, when it fell by 67% compared to August in 2019.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | -50% | +50% | +100% | - | - | +350% | +200% | -50% | +400% | +33% |
| Burglary | - | - | - | - | - | -67% | - | - | - | - |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | - | - | - | -50% | -67% | - | -25% | +100% | - | - |
| Other Crime | - | - | -50% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Theft | - | - | - | - | -50% | - | - | -50% | +100% | - |
| Public Order | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | -67% |
| Vehicle Crime | - | - | - | - | -50% | - | - | - | - | - |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | -14% | +20% | +25% | +125% | - | -50% | +60% | -20% | +86% | -38% |
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Herne and Broomfield
What police force serves Herne and Broomfield?
Herne and Broomfield's local territorial police force is the Kent Police.How dangerous is Herne and Broomfield?
Herne and Broomfield is the second safest small town in Kent.What is Herne and Broomfield's most common crime?
The most common crimes in Herne and Broomfield are violence and sexual offences.What is the least common crime in Herne and Broomfield?
Herne and Broomfield's least common crime is bicycle theft.Last updated: 01 Apr 2021