CT12, Thanet has recorded a total of 217 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.37 per 1,000 population.
It's important to note that this CT12 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around CT12, encompassing approximately 19078 residents.
Key Crime TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
The postcode district are associated with the CT12, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The CT12 has a total of postcodes overall.
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 99 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 99 | 11.37 | -12.39% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 35 | 5.19 | 20.69% |
| Shoplifting | 21 | 1.83 | -8.70% |
| Public order | 13 | 1.10 | 30.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 0.68 | 44.44% |
| Other theft | 12 | 0.68 | -45.45% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 0.63 | -20.00% |
| Other crime | 6 | 0.63 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.31 | -40.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.16 | -60.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.10 | -50.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 113 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 113 | 12.63 | 9.71% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 29 | 5.92 | -27.50% |
| Shoplifting | 23 | 1.52 | 21.05% |
| Other theft | 22 | 1.21 | 22.22% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 15 | 1.15 | -37.50% |
| Public order | 10 | 0.79 | -33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 0.52 | 80.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 0.47 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.26 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.26 | -62.50% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.16 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.10 | -60.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.10 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.10 | -50.00% |
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 103 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 103 | 13.31 | 6.19% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 40 | 5.40 | 81.82% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 24 | 2.10 | -4.00% |
| Shoplifting | 19 | 1.26 | -47.22% |
| Other theft | 18 | 1.00 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 15 | 0.94 | 66.67% |
| Other crime | 8 | 0.79 | 14.29% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 0.42 | -64.29% |
| Burglary | 5 | 0.26 | -16.67% |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.26 | -44.44% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.26 | 400.00% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.26 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.21 | 100.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.10 | 0.00% |
In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 97 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 36 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 97 | 12.89 | -19.17% |
| Shoplifting | 36 | 5.08 | -5.26% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 25 | 1.89 | 13.64% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 | 1.31 | -26.67% |
| Other theft | 18 | 1.15 | 63.64% |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 0.94 | 250.00% |
| Drugs | 9 | 0.73 | 28.57% |
| Public order | 9 | 0.47 | -25.00% |
| Other crime | 7 | 0.47 | -41.67% |
| Burglary | 6 | 0.37 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.31 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.05 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.05 | -50.00% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 120 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 38 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 120 | 13.94 | 26.32% |
| Shoplifting | 38 | 6.29 | 216.67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 30 | 1.99 | -3.23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 22 | 1.57 | -12.00% |
| Other crime | 12 | 1.15 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 12 | 0.63 | 20.00% |
| Other theft | 11 | 0.63 | -31.25% |
| Drugs | 7 | 0.58 | 133.33% |
| Burglary | 6 | 0.37 | 200.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 0.31 | -63.64% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.21 | -33.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.10 | -66.67% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.05 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 95 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 95 | 11.85 | 21.79% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 31 | 4.98 | -11.43% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 25 | 1.62 | -7.41% |
| Other theft | 16 | 1.31 | 14.29% |
| Other crime | 12 | 0.84 | 50.00% |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 0.63 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 0.63 | 120.00% |
| Public order | 10 | 0.58 | 25.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.52 | 50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.16 | 50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.16 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.16 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.10 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.10 | -83.33% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 78 | 10.59 | -22.77% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 35 | 4.09 | 29.63% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 27 | 1.83 | 92.86% |
| Other theft | 14 | 1.42 | 7.69% |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 0.73 | -42.86% |
| Other crime | 8 | 0.63 | 14.29% |
| Public order | 8 | 0.42 | -20.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.42 | 200.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 0.31 | -28.57% |
| Burglary | 4 | 0.26 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.21 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.10 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.10 | 0.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 101 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 101 | 11.16 | -5.61% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 27 | 5.29 | -6.90% |
| Shoplifting | 21 | 1.42 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 | 1.10 | -48.15% |
| Other theft | 13 | 0.73 | -27.78% |
| Public order | 10 | 0.68 | -16.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 0.52 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 7 | 0.37 | -12.50% |
| Burglary | 4 | 0.37 | -86.21% |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.21 | 33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.21 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.10 | -33.33% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.10 | -50.00% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 107 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 107 | 14.05 | -6.96% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 29 | 5.61 | -17.14% |
| Burglary | 29 | 1.52 | 31.82% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 27 | 1.52 | 22.73% |
| Shoplifting | 21 | 1.42 | 50.00% |
| Other theft | 18 | 1.10 | 28.57% |
| Public order | 12 | 0.94 | -14.29% |
| Other crime | 8 | 0.63 | 60.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 0.42 | 133.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.37 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.16 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.16 | 100.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.10 | -33.33% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 115 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 115 | 13.63 | 15.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 35 | 6.03 | 45.83% |
| Burglary | 22 | 1.83 | 633.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 22 | 1.15 | -24.14% |
| Other theft | 14 | 1.15 | -26.32% |
| Public order | 14 | 0.73 | 40.00% |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 0.73 | 7.69% |
| Drugs | 6 | 0.73 | -40.00% |
| Other crime | 5 | 0.31 | -37.50% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.26 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.16 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.16 | 50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.16 | -66.67% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.16 | 0.00% |
In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 100 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 29 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 100 | 12.06 | 8.70% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 29 | 5.24 | 70.59% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 24 | 1.52 | -42.86% |
| Other theft | 19 | 1.26 | 11.76% |
| Shoplifting | 13 | 1.00 | -7.14% |
| Drugs | 10 | 0.68 | 400.00% |
| Public order | 10 | 0.52 | -9.09% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 0.52 | -18.18% |
| Other crime | 8 | 0.47 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.42 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.16 | 200.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.16 | 100.00% |
In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 92 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 92 | 11.48 | -30.30% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 42 | 4.82 | 2.44% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 17 | 2.20 | -32.00% |
| Other theft | 17 | 0.89 | -34.62% |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 0.89 | -12.50% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 0.73 | 10.00% |
| Public order | 11 | 0.58 | -31.25% |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.58 | -33.33% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.21 | -25.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.16 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.10 | -80.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.10 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.10 | -66.67% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.05 | 0.00% |
In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 132 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 132 | 15.25 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 41 | 6.92 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 26 | 2.15 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 25 | 1.36 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 16 | 1.31 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 16 | 0.84 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 0.84 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 10 | 0.52 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 6 | 0.52 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 0.31 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.21 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.16 | 0.00% |
A total of 150 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.54 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 13 |
| June 2024 | 10 |
| May 2024 | 15 |
| April 2024 | 9 |
| March 2024 | 12 |
| February 2024 | 10 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 10 |
| November 2023 | 12 |
| October 2023 | 14 |
| September 2023 | 10 |
| August 2023 | 11 |
| July 2023 | 16 |
A total of 420 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 32.31 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 35 |
| June 2024 | 29 |
| May 2024 | 40 |
| April 2024 | 22 |
| March 2024 | 30 |
| February 2024 | 31 |
| January 2024 | 35 |
| December 2023 | 27 |
| November 2023 | 29 |
| October 2023 | 35 |
| September 2023 | 24 |
| August 2023 | 42 |
| July 2023 | 41 |
A total of 1352 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 104.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 132 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 99 |
| June 2024 | 113 |
| May 2024 | 103 |
| April 2024 | 97 |
| March 2024 | 120 |
| February 2024 | 95 |
| January 2024 | 78 |
| December 2023 | 101 |
| November 2023 | 107 |
| October 2023 | 115 |
| September 2023 | 100 |
| August 2023 | 92 |
| July 2023 | 132 |
A total of 108 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.31 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 13 |
| June 2024 | 9 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 14 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 11 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 7 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 9 |
| August 2023 | 11 |
| July 2023 | 10 |
A total of 218 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.77 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 12 |
| June 2024 | 22 |
| May 2024 | 18 |
| April 2024 | 18 |
| March 2024 | 11 |
| February 2024 | 16 |
| January 2024 | 14 |
| December 2023 | 13 |
| November 2023 | 18 |
| October 2023 | 14 |
| September 2023 | 19 |
| August 2023 | 17 |
| July 2023 | 26 |
A total of 260 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 38 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 21 |
| June 2024 | 23 |
| May 2024 | 19 |
| April 2024 | 36 |
| March 2024 | 38 |
| February 2024 | 12 |
| January 2024 | 12 |
| December 2023 | 21 |
| November 2023 | 21 |
| October 2023 | 14 |
| September 2023 | 13 |
| August 2023 | 14 |
| July 2023 | 16 |
A total of 94 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.23 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 8 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| March 2024 | 12 |
| February 2024 | 12 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 7 |
| November 2023 | 8 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 8 |
| August 2023 | 4 |
| July 2023 | 6 |
A total of 284 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.85 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 29 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 12 |
| June 2024 | 15 |
| May 2024 | 24 |
| April 2024 | 25 |
| March 2024 | 22 |
| February 2024 | 25 |
| January 2024 | 27 |
| December 2023 | 14 |
| November 2023 | 27 |
| October 2023 | 22 |
| September 2023 | 29 |
| August 2023 | 17 |
| July 2023 | 25 |
A total of 95 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 29 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 29 |
| October 2023 | 22 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
| August 2023 | 3 |
| July 2023 | 4 |
A total of 69 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 9 |
| March 2024 | 7 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
| September 2023 | 10 |
| August 2023 | 2 |
| July 2023 | 10 |
A total of 26 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 2 |
| July 2023 | 2 |
A total of 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| August 2023 | 2 |
A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 3 |
A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CT12 postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 20 |
| Shoplifting | 14 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 10 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 9 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Total | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Total | 4 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |