CT1 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CT1

CT1, Canterbury has recorded a total of 590 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.22 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this CT1 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around CT1, encompassing approximately 32389 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (212) incidents (12.77% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (86) incidents (-12.24% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (83) incidents (20.29% increase)

CT1 Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 50
  • Hospital with total crimes: 37
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 30

CT1 Crime Map

Postcodes in CT1

The postcode district are associated with the CT1, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The CT1 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 212 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 86 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21218.2212.77%
Anti-social behaviour866.55-12.24%
Shoplifting832.6620.29%
Criminal damage and arson392.56-22.00%
Public order371.2048.00%
Other theft371.14-28.85%
Drugs261.14-3.70%
Vehicle crime240.80-7.69%
Burglary150.7466.67%
Theft from the person100.46-16.67%
Other crime70.31-46.15%
Bicycle theft70.220.00%
Robbery40.220.00%
Possession of weapons30.12-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 188 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 98 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences18818.09-17.18%
Anti-social behaviour985.80-14.04%
Shoplifting693.03-17.86%
Other theft522.1352.94%
Criminal damage and arson501.61-3.85%
Drugs271.54-20.59%
Vehicle crime260.83136.36%
Public order250.80-30.56%
Other crime130.7718.18%
Theft from the person120.40100.00%
Burglary90.37-35.71%
Bicycle theft70.28-12.50%
Possession of weapons60.2250.00%
Robbery40.19-20.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 227 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 114 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22719.76-2.99%
Anti-social behaviour1147.01-5.00%
Shoplifting843.52-21.50%
Criminal damage and arson522.59-18.75%
Public order361.6133.33%
Other theft341.11-8.11%
Drugs341.0517.24%
Burglary141.0540.00%
Other crime110.4357.14%
Vehicle crime110.340.00%
Bicycle theft80.3460.00%
Theft from the person60.250.00%
Robbery50.19-16.67%
Possession of weapons40.15-20.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 234 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 120 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23420.62-1.27%
Anti-social behaviour1207.2273.91%
Shoplifting1073.7050.70%
Criminal damage and arson643.306.67%
Other theft371.988.82%
Drugs291.1431.82%
Public order270.90-10.00%
Vehicle crime110.83-42.11%
Burglary100.3442.86%
Other crime70.31-61.11%
Robbery60.22-40.00%
Theft from the person60.19200.00%
Possession of weapons50.19150.00%
Bicycle theft50.15400.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 237 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 71 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23717.972.16%
Shoplifting717.3242.00%
Anti-social behaviour692.19-16.87%
Criminal damage and arson602.135.26%
Other theft341.8530.77%
Public order301.0515.38%
Drugs220.93-26.67%
Vehicle crime190.6835.71%
Other crime180.5963.64%
Robbery100.5625.00%
Burglary70.31-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.22-66.67%
Theft from the person20.06-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.06-83.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 232 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 83 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23217.724.04%
Anti-social behaviour837.1629.69%
Criminal damage and arson572.56-9.52%
Shoplifting501.76-40.48%
Drugs301.5430.43%
Public order260.93-35.00%
Other theft260.80-35.00%
Burglary210.80200.00%
Vehicle crime140.65-46.15%
Other crime110.4322.22%
Robbery80.34300.00%
Bicycle theft60.2550.00%
Possession of weapons60.190.00%
Theft from the person40.19-20.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 223 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 84 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22318.400.90%
Shoplifting846.8921.74%
Anti-social behaviour642.59-4.48%
Criminal damage and arson631.9821.15%
Other theft401.95-9.09%
Public order401.2366.67%
Vehicle crime261.23100.00%
Drugs230.80-30.30%
Other crime90.71-35.71%
Burglary70.28-61.11%
Possession of weapons60.22-14.29%
Theft from the person50.19-50.00%
Bicycle theft40.150.00%
Robbery20.12-33.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 221 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22117.755.74%
Shoplifting696.82-9.21%
Anti-social behaviour672.1311.67%
Criminal damage and arson522.07-3.70%
Other theft441.61-4.35%
Drugs331.36-10.81%
Public order241.02-46.67%
Burglary180.7463.64%
Other crime140.56133.33%
Vehicle crime130.430.00%
Theft from the person100.4066.67%
Possession of weapons70.3140.00%
Robbery30.22-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 209 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 76 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20918.120.48%
Shoplifting766.45-37.70%
Anti-social behaviour602.35-44.95%
Criminal damage and arson541.85-6.90%
Other theft461.674.55%
Public order451.429.76%
Drugs371.3994.74%
Vehicle crime131.14-23.53%
Robbery120.4033.33%
Burglary110.3710.00%
Bicycle theft70.34-22.22%
Other crime60.22-45.45%
Theft from the person60.1950.00%
Possession of weapons50.19-28.57%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 208 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 122 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20820.62-8.37%
Shoplifting1226.4235.56%
Anti-social behaviour1093.7726.74%
Criminal damage and arson583.3723.40%
Other theft441.7915.79%
Public order411.36-12.77%
Drugs191.27-44.12%
Vehicle crime170.596.25%
Other crime110.5222.22%
Burglary100.34-37.50%
Bicycle theft90.31-10.00%
Robbery90.28-18.18%
Possession of weapons70.28133.33%
Theft from the person40.22-20.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 227 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 90 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22719.73-4.62%
Shoplifting907.01-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour862.78-14.85%
Criminal damage and arson472.66-18.97%
Public order471.4517.50%
Other theft381.45-28.30%
Drugs341.1788.89%
Burglary161.056.67%
Vehicle crime160.4923.08%
Robbery110.49175.00%
Bicycle theft100.3442.86%
Other crime90.31-52.63%
Theft from the person50.28-37.50%
Possession of weapons30.15-62.50%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 238 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 101 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23821.03-20.13%
Anti-social behaviour1017.35-18.55%
Shoplifting993.12-28.26%
Criminal damage and arson583.06-32.56%
Other theft531.7923.26%
Public order401.645.26%
Other crime191.2358.33%
Drugs180.59-10.00%
Burglary150.567.14%
Vehicle crime130.468.33%
Theft from the person80.40-20.00%
Possession of weapons80.2514.29%
Bicycle theft70.2516.67%
Robbery40.22-42.86%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 298 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 138 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences29825.160.00%
Shoplifting1389.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour1244.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson863.830.00%
Other theft432.660.00%
Public order381.330.00%
Drugs201.170.00%
Burglary140.620.00%
Vehicle crime120.430.00%
Other crime120.370.00%
Theft from the person100.370.00%
Possession of weapons70.310.00%
Robbery70.220.00%
Bicycle theft60.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1181 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 90.85 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 124 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202486
June 202498
May 2024114
April 2024120
March 202469
February 202483
January 202464
December 202367
November 202360
October 2023109
September 202386
August 2023101
July 2023124

A total of 740 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 56.92 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202439
June 202450
May 202452
April 202464
March 202460
February 202457
January 202463
December 202352
November 202354
October 202358
September 202347
August 202358
July 202386

A total of 352 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202426
June 202427
May 202434
April 202429
March 202422
February 202430
January 202423
December 202333
November 202337
October 202319
September 202334
August 202318
July 202320

A total of 456 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 35.08 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202437
June 202425
May 202436
April 202427
March 202430
February 202426
January 202440
December 202324
November 202345
October 202341
September 202347
August 202340
July 202338

A total of 215 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202424
June 202426
May 202411
April 202411
March 202419
February 202414
January 202426
December 202313
November 202313
October 202317
September 202316
August 202313
July 202312

A total of 2954 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 227.23 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 298 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2024212
June 2024188
May 2024227
April 2024234
March 2024237
February 2024232
January 2024223
December 2023221
November 2023209
October 2023208
September 2023227
August 2023238
July 2023298

A total of 147 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.31 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 202413
May 202411
April 20247
March 202418
February 202411
January 20249
December 202314
November 20236
October 202311
September 20239
August 202319
July 202312

A total of 1142 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 87.85 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 138 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202483
June 202469
May 202484
April 2024107
March 202471
February 202450
January 202484
December 202369
November 202376
October 2023122
September 202390
August 202399
July 2023138

A total of 528 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 40.62 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202437
June 202452
May 202434
April 202437
March 202434
February 202426
January 202440
December 202344
November 202346
October 202344
September 202338
August 202353
July 202343

A total of 85 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245
April 20246
March 202410
February 20248
January 20242
December 20233
November 202312
October 20239
September 202311
August 20234
July 20237

A total of 88 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 202412
May 20246
April 20246
March 20242
February 20244
January 20245
December 202310
November 20236
October 20234
September 20235
August 20238
July 202310

A total of 77 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20247
May 20248
April 20245
March 20241
February 20246
January 20244
November 20237
October 20239
September 202310
August 20237
July 20236

A total of 167 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.85 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202415
June 20249
May 202414
April 202410
March 20247
February 202421
January 20247
December 202318
November 202311
October 202310
September 202316
August 202315
July 202314

A total of 69 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244
April 20245
March 20242
February 20246
January 20246
December 20237
November 20235
October 20237
September 20233
August 20238
July 20237

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CT1 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total50
    Shoplifting30
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order3
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft1
    Drugs1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Hospital
    Total37
    Violence and sexual offences29
    Public order5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total30
    Shoplifting11
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Butchery Lane
    Total19
    Shoplifting10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bus/Coach Station
    Total15
    Drugs6
    Public order4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total13
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting3
    Public order1
  • 8. Avon Close
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 9. Vauxhall Avenue
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
  • 10. Burgate Lane
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Possession of weapons2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Best Lane
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 12. Mercery Lane
    Total8
    Drugs4
    Theft from the person2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Bell Avenue
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. St Gregory'S Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order1
  • 15. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. A2050
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. St Peter'S Place
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. St Peter'S Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Orange Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Church Lane
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 21. Rose Lane
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 22. Martyrs' Field Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. New Town Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 24. Kingsmead Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
  • 25. Sturry Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. South Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 27. The Drive
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. Canterbury East
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Bingley Court
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
  • 30. Havelock Street
    Total4
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1