CT5 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CT5

CT5, Canterbury has recorded a total of 155 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.69 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this CT5 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around CT5, encompassing approximately 33058 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (50) incidents (-51.46% decrease)
  • Other theft: (18) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-61.11% decrease)

CT5 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Prospect Way with total crimes: 9
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6

CT5 Crime Map

Postcodes in CT5

The postcode district are associated with the CT5, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The CT5 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 50 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences504.69-51.46%
Other theft181.51-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour140.54-61.11%
Shoplifting130.42-51.85%
Burglary120.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson120.36-55.56%
Vehicle crime100.36-44.44%
Other crime80.30100.00%
Public order60.24-64.71%
Bicycle theft40.180.00%
Drugs30.120.00%
Theft from the person30.0950.00%
Robbery10.090.00%
Possession of weapons10.03-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 103 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1038.4417.05%
Anti-social behaviour363.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson271.0928.57%
Shoplifting270.828.00%
Other theft240.8271.43%
Vehicle crime180.7380.00%
Public order170.5488.89%
Burglary120.51140.00%
Other crime40.36-55.56%
Bicycle theft40.120.00%
Drugs30.12-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.09100.00%
Theft from the person20.060.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences886.7522.22%
Anti-social behaviour362.6650.00%
Shoplifting251.0913.64%
Criminal damage and arson210.76-4.55%
Other theft140.6440.00%
Vehicle crime100.4211.11%
Public order90.30-30.77%
Other crime90.27125.00%
Burglary50.27-16.67%
Drugs40.1533.33%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%
Robbery10.030.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences725.63-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour242.18-29.41%
Shoplifting220.73120.00%
Criminal damage and arson220.674.76%
Public order130.6730.00%
Other theft100.39-47.37%
Vehicle crime90.3080.00%
Burglary60.2720.00%
Other crime40.18-50.00%
Drugs30.12200.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences886.1120.55%
Anti-social behaviour342.6613.33%
Criminal damage and arson211.03-22.22%
Other theft190.6411.76%
Shoplifting100.57-56.52%
Public order100.3025.00%
Other crime80.3060.00%
Vehicle crime50.24-58.33%
Burglary50.15-37.50%
Possession of weapons10.15-80.00%
Drugs10.03-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences736.35-16.09%
Anti-social behaviour302.2130.43%
Criminal damage and arson270.9158.82%
Shoplifting230.82-30.30%
Other theft170.7021.43%
Vehicle crime120.5133.33%
Public order80.36-20.00%
Burglary80.24700.00%
Other crime50.24-44.44%
Possession of weapons50.150.00%
Drugs20.15-33.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences876.2940.32%
Shoplifting332.63153.85%
Anti-social behaviour231.00-8.00%
Criminal damage and arson170.7021.43%
Other theft140.510.00%
Public order100.420.00%
Other crime90.300.00%
Vehicle crime90.2728.57%
Drugs30.27-57.14%
Burglary10.09-90.91%
Bicycle theft10.030.00%
Robbery10.030.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences625.35-4.62%
Anti-social behaviour251.8819.05%
Other theft140.76-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson140.42-22.22%
Shoplifting130.42-35.00%
Burglary110.3910.00%
Public order100.33150.00%
Other crime90.3028.57%
Drugs70.2775.00%
Vehicle crime70.21-36.36%
Possession of weapons20.21-33.33%
Theft from the person20.06100.00%
Robbery10.060.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences655.514.84%
Anti-social behaviour211.97-25.00%
Shoplifting200.6481.82%
Criminal damage and arson180.60-35.71%
Other theft180.545.88%
Vehicle crime110.54-21.43%
Burglary100.3325.00%
Other crime70.3075.00%
Public order40.21-63.64%
Drugs40.12-42.86%
Possession of weapons30.1250.00%
Theft from the person10.090.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences625.87-25.30%
Anti-social behaviour281.88-3.45%
Criminal damage and arson280.8547.37%
Other theft170.856.25%
Vehicle crime140.5175.00%
Shoplifting110.42-47.62%
Public order110.33-15.38%
Burglary80.3333.33%
Drugs70.24250.00%
Other crime40.210.00%
Bicycle theft20.120.00%
Possession of weapons20.060.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences836.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour292.510.00%
Shoplifting210.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson190.640.00%
Other theft160.570.00%
Public order130.480.00%
Vehicle crime80.390.00%
Burglary60.240.00%
Other crime40.180.00%
Possession of weapons20.120.00%
Drugs20.060.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 181 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202424
July 202414
June 202410
May 202419
April 202417
March 202414
February 202414
January 202418
December 202317
November 202316

A total of 84 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202412
July 20245
June 20246
May 20245
April 20248
March 20241
February 202411
January 202410
December 20238
November 20236

A total of 113 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202418
July 202410
June 20249
May 20245
April 202412
March 20249
February 20247
January 202411
December 202314
November 20238

A total of 833 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 75.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 103 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202450
August 2024103
July 202488
June 202472
May 202488
April 202473
March 202487
February 202462
January 202465
December 202362
November 202383

A total of 300 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202436
July 202436
June 202424
May 202434
April 202430
March 202423
February 202425
January 202421
December 202328
November 202329

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20247
January 20244
December 20237
November 20232

A total of 226 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202427
July 202421
June 202422
May 202421
April 202427
March 202417
February 202414
January 202418
December 202328
November 202319

A total of 71 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20249
June 20244
May 20248
April 20245
March 20249
February 20249
January 20247
December 20234
November 20234

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 111 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202417
July 20249
June 202413
May 202410
April 20248
March 202410
February 202410
January 20244
December 202311
November 202313

A total of 218 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.82 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202427
July 202425
June 202422
May 202410
April 202423
March 202433
February 202413
January 202420
December 202311
November 202321

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20245
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
March 20241
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CT5 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total10
    Shoplifting4
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Prospect Way
    Total9
    Shoplifting7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Lucerne Drive
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Tankerton Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Edgar Close
    Total4
    Burglary3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Quinneys Place
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 9. St Andrew'S Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 10. St Francis Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 11. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Salt Marsh Lane
    Total3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Wheatley Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Walmer Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 15. Roberts Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 16. Dargate Road
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 17. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 18. Kite Farm
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 19. St John'S Road
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 20. Gosselin Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Sunnyside Road
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 22. Aurum Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Lismore Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Kemp Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Strangford Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. High Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Beresford Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. Hillview Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Oxford Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Island Wall
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1