CT19 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CT19

CT19, Folkestone and Hythe has recorded a total of 188 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.66 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this CT19 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around CT19, encompassing approximately 28234 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (75) incidents (4.17% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (21) incidents (5.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (-55.81% decrease)

CT19 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 12
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 8
  • Sussex Road with total crimes: 6

CT19 Crime Map

Postcodes in CT19

The postcode district are associated with the CT19, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The CT19 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences756.664.17%
Criminal damage and arson212.665.00%
Anti-social behaviour190.74-55.81%
Shoplifting190.67-13.64%
Other theft170.6713.33%
Public order100.60-23.08%
Burglary70.3516.67%
Drugs70.25133.33%
Other crime70.25-36.36%
Possession of weapons30.2550.00%
Vehicle crime20.11-66.67%
Robbery10.070.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences727.65-32.71%
Anti-social behaviour432.5510.26%
Shoplifting221.5283.33%
Criminal damage and arson200.78-44.44%
Other theft150.7125.00%
Public order130.53-13.33%
Other crime110.46175.00%
Vehicle crime60.3950.00%
Burglary60.2120.00%
Drugs30.21-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.110.00%
Theft from the person10.070.00%
Bicycle theft10.040.00%
Robbery10.040.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 107 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1078.5446.58%
Anti-social behaviour393.792.63%
Criminal damage and arson361.38125.00%
Public order151.28-6.25%
Other theft120.53-7.69%
Shoplifting120.43-14.29%
Burglary50.43-37.50%
Other crime40.18100.00%
Drugs40.14-55.56%
Vehicle crime40.14-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.14100.00%
Theft from the person10.07-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences737.15-35.96%
Anti-social behaviour382.5958.33%
Criminal damage and arson161.35-51.52%
Public order160.5733.33%
Shoplifting140.57-33.33%
Other theft130.50-7.14%
Drugs90.4612.50%
Burglary80.320.00%
Vehicle crime80.2860.00%
Theft from the person30.280.00%
Other crime20.11-50.00%
Robbery10.070.00%
Possession of weapons10.04-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 114 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1148.7842.50%
Criminal damage and arson334.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour241.17-20.00%
Shoplifting210.8540.00%
Other theft140.74-17.65%
Public order120.50-14.29%
Drugs80.43166.67%
Burglary80.2833.33%
Vehicle crime50.2866.67%
Other crime40.18-42.86%
Theft from the person30.14200.00%
Possession of weapons20.11100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences807.54-24.53%
Criminal damage and arson332.8373.68%
Anti-social behaviour301.1750.00%
Other theft171.06112.50%
Shoplifting150.60-6.25%
Public order140.53-6.67%
Other crime70.5075.00%
Burglary60.25-45.45%
Vehicle crime30.21-57.14%
Bicycle theft30.110.00%
Drugs30.11-40.00%
Theft from the person10.110.00%
Possession of weapons10.04-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 106 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1067.5816.48%
Anti-social behaviour203.75-13.04%
Criminal damage and arson190.7135.71%
Shoplifting160.6777.78%
Public order150.57650.00%
Burglary110.53120.00%
Other theft80.39-33.33%
Vehicle crime70.2840.00%
Drugs50.25-16.67%
Other crime40.18-20.00%
Possession of weapons30.140.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences916.30-20.18%
Anti-social behaviour233.22-8.00%
Criminal damage and arson140.81-30.00%
Other theft120.500.00%
Shoplifting90.43-62.50%
Drugs60.320.00%
Vehicle crime50.21-28.57%
Other crime50.18-28.57%
Burglary50.1825.00%
Possession of weapons30.1850.00%
Public order20.11-81.82%
Theft from the person10.070.00%
Bicycle theft10.04-66.67%
Robbery10.040.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 114 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1148.3623.91%
Anti-social behaviour254.0413.64%
Shoplifting240.89200.00%
Criminal damage and arson200.85100.00%
Other theft120.719.09%
Public order110.4322.22%
Vehicle crime70.39600.00%
Other crime70.2575.00%
Drugs60.25-14.29%
Burglary40.21-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.14200.00%
Possession of weapons20.11-50.00%
Robbery10.070.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 92 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences926.27-25.81%
Anti-social behaviour223.26-8.33%
Other theft110.78-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson100.39-52.38%
Public order90.35-40.00%
Burglary80.3214.29%
Shoplifting80.28-11.11%
Drugs70.2875.00%
Other crime40.25-55.56%
Possession of weapons40.140.00%
Vehicle crime10.14-87.50%
Bicycle theft10.040.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 124 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1248.505.08%
Anti-social behaviour244.3914.29%
Criminal damage and arson210.8510.53%
Public order150.740.00%
Other theft120.53-25.00%
Shoplifting90.43-40.00%
Other crime90.32125.00%
Vehicle crime80.3260.00%
Burglary70.280.00%
Possession of weapons40.25100.00%
Drugs40.14-69.23%
Robbery20.140.00%
Bicycle theft10.07-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 118 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1188.43-7.81%
Anti-social behaviour214.18-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson190.740.00%
Other theft160.67-5.88%
Shoplifting150.5766.67%
Public order150.537.14%
Drugs130.5330.00%
Burglary70.46-46.15%
Vehicle crime50.25150.00%
Other crime40.18-20.00%
Possession of weapons20.140.00%
Bicycle theft20.070.00%
Theft from the person10.07-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 128 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1289.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour424.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson191.490.00%
Other theft170.670.00%
Public order140.600.00%
Burglary130.500.00%
Drugs100.460.00%
Shoplifting90.350.00%
Other crime50.320.00%
Theft from the person30.180.00%
Bicycle theft20.110.00%
Vehicle crime20.070.00%
Possession of weapons20.070.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 95 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20245
June 20248
May 20248
April 20246
March 202411
February 20245
January 20244
December 20238
November 20237
October 20237
September 202313

A total of 370 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.46 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202443
July 202439
June 202438
May 202424
April 202430
March 202420
February 202423
January 202425
December 202322
November 202324
October 202321
September 202342

A total of 281 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202420
July 202436
June 202416
May 202433
April 202433
March 202419
February 202414
January 202420
December 202310
November 202321
October 202319
September 202319

A total of 1294 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 99.54 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 128 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202475
August 202472
July 2024107
June 202473
May 2024114
April 202480
March 2024106
February 202491
January 2024114
December 202392
November 2023124
October 2023118
September 2023128

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

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20244
June 20249
May 20248
April 20243
March 20245
February 20246
January 20246
December 20237
November 20234
October 202313
September 202310

A total of 176 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.54 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202415
July 202412
June 202413
May 202414
April 202417
March 20248
February 202412
January 202412
December 202311
November 202312
October 202316
September 202317

A total of 63 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20244
June 20248
May 20245
April 20243
March 20247
February 20245
January 20247
December 20231
November 20238
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 73 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202411
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20247
March 20244
February 20245
January 20247
December 20234
November 20239
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 193 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.85 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202422
July 202412
June 202414
May 202421
April 202415
March 202416
February 20249
January 202424
December 20238
November 20239
October 202315
September 20239

A total of 161 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202413
July 202415
June 202416
May 202412
April 202414
March 202415
February 20242
January 202411
December 20239
November 202315
October 202315
September 202314

A total of 31 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CT19 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total12
    Shoplifting7
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total8
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Sussex Road
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total5
    Burglary1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Public order1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Bridge Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Alexandra Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Morrison Road
    Total4
    Other crime2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Thanet Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 9. North Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Salisbury Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 11. Mitchell Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. B2064
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 13. Radnor Park West
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Radnor Park Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Green Lane
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Arthur Street
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Ernwell Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Invicta Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Ethelbert Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Walter Tull Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Archer Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Grove Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 23. Radnor Park Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Taylor Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Postling Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 26. Parkside
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 27. Beech Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Dean Mead
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Diamond Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Swiss Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1