Crap Towns / Herne / Anti-social behaviour
How bad is anti-social behaviour in Herne?
The police recorded 6.3 anti-social behaviour incidents per 1,000 people a year in Herne from September 2023 to August 2026, 55% lower than the typical town's 14.1. In the 12 months to August 2026 it was 8.7, up from 5.9 in the 12 months to August 2024.
| Period | Here | Typical town |
|---|---|---|
| September 2023 to August 2024 | 5.9 | 13.7 |
| September 2024 to August 2025 | 4.4 | 13.9 |
| September 2025 to August 2026 | 8.7 | 13.3 |
| Town | Distance | Incidents per 1,000 people a year |
|---|---|---|
| Canterbury | 8.9 km | 27.4 |
| Ramsgate | 19.4 km | 22.9 |
| Margate | 17.4 km | 21.8 |
| Faversham | 17.4 km | 19.9 |
| Herne Bay | 2.0 km | 19.0 |
| Minster | 23.8 km | 15.0 |
| Broadstairs | 20.6 km | 12.6 |
| Aylesham | 14.9 km | 12.5 |
| Deal | 23.7 km | 12.3 |
| Whitstable | 6.6 km | 11.9 |
| Herne | – | 6.3 |
| The typical town | – | 14.1 |