Community Safety

Making Canterbury even safer

Canterbury City Council is committed to the safety and well-being of everyone who lives, works, studies or visits the area.

In this section you will find out how the council works with the Police and other partner agencies to make Canterbury even safer.

Safer Canterbury District Partnership

The Partnership was set up in line with the Crime and disorder Act 1998 to ensure that the  public sector agencies, voluntary groups and businesses work together with local communities to reduce crime and improve safety.

The Public Safety Unit

Canterbury City Council and Kent Police established the Public Safety Unit to co-ordinate actions agreed by the Canterbury District Safety Community Partnership. The key aim of the Unit is to deliver a coordinated, joined up approach to tackling crime and disorder at an operational level and to improve the service to the community.

Canterbury Closed Circuit Television (CCTV)

Canterbury City Council maintains a CCTV system to help provide a safer environment for everyone. The cameras are installed throughout the district in shopping and commercial area, car parks and Council buildings. The camera network is monitored and recorded 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

How to report Anti-Social Behaviour

The Crime and Disorder Act 1998 defines anti-social behaviour, as acting:
'in a manner that causes or is likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress to one or more persons not of the same household'. Don't tolerate anti-social behaviour - let's tackle it!

How to report Hate Crime

Hate crime is an offence committed against a person or property that is motivated by the offender's hatred of people who are seen as being different. You can be a victim of hate crime because of your race, religion, disability, age, sexuality or gender.

Have your say in local policing

Your local police neighbourhood teams hold regular PACT (Partners and Communities Together) meetings. The meetings provide an opportunity for the police, partners and communities to meet and agree what the local priorities will be over the coming weeks and months.

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What's new?

Anti Social Behaviour - a guide for students and professionals                    
This guide is for those suffering from anti-social behaviour and identifies where to find help. The guide highlights what Canterbury City Council, Kent Police and the colleges/universities can do to ensure anti-social behaviour does not continue. Download Anti Social Behaviour Guide or call 01227 289260.

Dispersal Areas - Locations in Canterbury and Herne Bay have been designated as dispersal areas. Within these areas a police officer has the power to disperse any group of two or more persons found causing or likely to cause intimidation, harassment, alarm or distress. For more information visit the Kent Police website.