Safety in Herne Bay

Herne Bay in South East scores 58/100 (good) for safety, measured against the national average — a score of 60 is typical for the country.

Crimes (12 mo)

2,326

Rate per 1,000

111.9

1-year trend

-1.0%

3-year trend

-3.1%

5-year trend

-11.6%

Most common

Violence and sexual offences

Seriously hurt or killed (3 yrs)

16

Per 1,000 residents

0.8

Data last updated: 15 August 2026