CT2 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CT2

CT2, Canterbury has recorded a total of 238 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.30 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this CT2 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around CT2, encompassing approximately 32583 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (107) incidents (28.92% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (8.70% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (24) incidents (100.00% increase)

CT2 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Downs Road with total crimes: 13
  • Becket Mews with total crimes: 10
  • St Dunstan'S Street with total crimes: 8

CT2 Crime Map

Postcodes in CT2

The postcode district are associated with the CT2, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The CT2 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 107 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1077.3028.92%
Anti-social behaviour253.288.70%
Vehicle crime240.77100.00%
Criminal damage and arson190.74-26.92%
Other crime130.5885.71%
Public order130.4030.00%
Burglary120.4033.33%
Other theft100.3711.11%
Drugs60.3120.00%
Shoplifting50.18150.00%
Possession of weapons20.150.00%
Theft from the person20.060.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences835.86-23.15%
Criminal damage and arson262.55-3.70%
Anti-social behaviour230.80-14.81%
Vehicle crime120.7171.43%
Public order100.37150.00%
Burglary90.31-10.00%
Other theft90.28-64.00%
Other crime70.28-30.00%
Drugs50.21-54.55%
Possession of weapons20.15-50.00%
Robbery20.060.00%
Shoplifting20.06-77.78%
Bicycle theft10.06-83.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 108 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1087.6468.75%
Anti-social behaviour273.31-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson270.830.00%
Other theft250.83212.50%
Drugs110.77266.67%
Burglary100.34100.00%
Other crime100.31100.00%
Shoplifting90.3128.57%
Vehicle crime70.28-22.22%
Bicycle theft60.210.00%
Possession of weapons40.18100.00%
Public order40.12100.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences645.00-21.95%
Anti-social behaviour301.96-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson270.928.00%
Vehicle crime90.8328.57%
Other theft80.28-33.33%
Shoplifting70.25-36.36%
Other crime50.21400.00%
Burglary50.15-50.00%
Drugs30.15-62.50%
Possession of weapons20.090.00%
Public order20.06-80.00%
Robbery10.060.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences826.29-4.65%
Anti-social behaviour332.52-17.50%
Criminal damage and arson251.01212.50%
Other theft120.77-45.45%
Shoplifting110.3737.50%
Burglary100.34150.00%
Public order100.3166.67%
Drugs80.3133.33%
Vehicle crime70.25-12.50%
Possession of weapons20.21-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.060.00%
Other crime10.060.00%
Theft from the person10.030.00%
Robbery10.030.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences865.95-6.52%
Anti-social behaviour402.64185.71%
Other theft221.2357.14%
Criminal damage and arson80.68-69.23%
Vehicle crime80.250.00%
Shoplifting80.250.00%
Drugs60.2520.00%
Public order60.18-14.29%
Burglary40.18-55.56%
Possession of weapons40.120.00%
Bicycle theft20.12100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 92 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences925.836.98%
Criminal damage and arson262.8230.00%
Anti-social behaviour140.80-12.50%
Other theft140.437.69%
Burglary90.43125.00%
Vehicle crime80.2833.33%
Shoplifting80.2514.29%
Public order70.25-36.36%
Drugs50.2166.67%
Other crime40.15-42.86%
Robbery20.12100.00%
Bicycle theft10.060.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences865.37-14.00%
Criminal damage and arson202.64-4.76%
Anti-social behaviour160.61-11.11%
Other theft130.49-13.33%
Public order110.4022.22%
Other crime70.34250.00%
Shoplifting70.21133.33%
Vehicle crime60.2150.00%
Burglary40.18-42.86%
Drugs30.12-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.09-50.00%
Robbery10.030.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 100 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1005.77-4.76%
Criminal damage and arson213.07-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour180.64-41.94%
Other theft150.55-16.67%
Public order90.4650.00%
Burglary70.28-53.33%
Drugs60.21-50.00%
Vehicle crime40.18100.00%
Shoplifting30.1250.00%
Possession of weapons20.09-66.67%
Other crime20.06-75.00%
Robbery10.060.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 105 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1057.347.14%
Anti-social behaviour313.223.33%
Criminal damage and arson270.9568.75%
Other theft180.8380.00%
Burglary150.55150.00%
Drugs120.46300.00%
Other crime80.3760.00%
Possession of weapons60.25100.00%
Public order60.18-40.00%
Bicycle theft60.18200.00%
Vehicle crime20.18-77.78%
Shoplifting20.06-50.00%
Theft from the person10.06-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 98 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences986.2018.07%
Anti-social behaviour303.01-3.23%
Criminal damage and arson160.92-5.88%
Other theft100.49-41.18%
Public order100.31-23.08%
Vehicle crime90.3180.00%
Burglary60.28-57.14%
Other crime50.18-16.67%
Shoplifting40.15-75.00%
Theft from the person40.1233.33%
Drugs30.12-62.50%
Possession of weapons30.09-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.09-60.00%
Robbery20.06-33.33%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences836.943.75%
Anti-social behaviour312.5529.17%
Other theft170.95-15.00%
Criminal damage and arson170.52-39.29%
Shoplifting160.52220.00%
Burglary140.4940.00%
Public order130.4330.00%
Drugs80.4033.33%
Other crime60.25200.00%
Possession of weapons50.180.00%
Vehicle crime50.15-28.57%
Bicycle theft50.1566.67%
Theft from the person30.15200.00%
Robbery30.09200.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences806.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson282.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour240.860.00%
Other theft200.740.00%
Public order100.610.00%
Burglary100.310.00%
Vehicle crime70.310.00%
Drugs60.210.00%
Possession of weapons50.180.00%
Shoplifting50.150.00%
Bicycle theft30.150.00%
Other crime20.090.00%
Robbery10.060.00%
Theft from the person10.030.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 70 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 20247
May 202410
April 20245
March 20241
January 20244
December 20237
November 20232
October 20238
September 20235
August 20236
July 20232

A total of 1174 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 90.31 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2024107
June 202483
May 2024108
April 202464
March 202482
February 202486
January 202492
December 202386
November 2023100
October 2023105
September 202398
August 202383
July 202380

A total of 108 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202424
June 202412
May 20247
April 20249
March 20247
February 20248
January 20248
December 20236
November 20234
October 20232
September 20239
August 20235
July 20237

A total of 111 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 202410
May 20244
April 20242
March 202410
February 20246
January 20247
December 202311
November 20239
October 20236
September 202310
August 202313
July 202310

A total of 115 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.85 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202412
June 20249
May 202410
April 20245
March 202410
February 20244
January 20249
December 20234
November 20237
October 202315
September 20236
August 202314
July 202310

A total of 342 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.31 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202425
June 202423
May 202427
April 202430
March 202433
February 202440
January 202414
December 202316
November 202318
October 202331
September 202330
August 202331
July 202324

A total of 38 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20236
September 20233
August 20235
July 20235

A total of 287 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.08 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202419
June 202426
May 202427
April 202427
March 202425
February 20248
January 202426
December 202320
November 202321
October 202327
September 202316
August 202317
July 202328

A total of 193 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.85 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20249
May 202425
April 20248
March 202412
February 202422
January 202414
December 202313
November 202315
October 202318
September 202310
August 202317
July 202320

A total of 82 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20245
May 202411
April 20243
March 20248
February 20246
January 20245
December 20233
November 20236
October 202312
September 20233
August 20238
July 20236

A total of 87 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20242
May 20249
April 20247
March 202411
February 20248
January 20248
December 20237
November 20233
October 20232
September 20234
August 202316
July 20235

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
October 20231
September 20234
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 28 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20246
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
October 20236
September 20232
August 20235
July 20233

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CT2 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Downs Road
    Total13
    Drugs3
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Becket Mews
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. St Dunstan'S Street
    Total8
    Public order3
    Shoplifting3
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Jesuit Close
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Pine Tree Avenue
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 6. The Spires
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Copt Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 8. Beverley Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Supermarket
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Greenhouse Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Kirby'S Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Canterbury West (Station)
    Total4
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Redwood Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Halstead Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 16. Montgomery Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Knight Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Yeomans Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 19. The Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime1
  • 20. Station Road West
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Farleigh Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 22. Wichling Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Green Dell
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Well Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. High Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Other theft1
  • 26. Wildwood Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 27. Bredlands Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 28. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 29. Becket Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Cedarview
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1