CT1 1AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CT1 1AF

CT1 1AF, Canterbury has recorded a total of 136 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 48.56 per 1,000 population. This CT1 1AF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CT1 postcode area, which has experienced 576 crimes and a crime rate of 17.78 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CT1 1AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CT1 1AF, encompassing approximately 2800 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CT1 1AF area, explore the CT1 1AF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (48) incidents (26.32% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (4.55% increase)
  • Public order: (18) incidents (157.14% increase)

CT1 1AF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Butchery Lane with total crimes: 16
  • St Peter'S Street with total crimes: 15
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 15

CT1 1AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4848.5626.32%
Anti-social behaviour2317.144.55%
Public order188.21157.14%
Shoplifting146.43-26.32%
Criminal damage and arson75.00133.33%
Possession of weapons52.50150.00%
Other theft51.79-37.50%
Bicycle theft41.79300.00%
Drugs31.43200.00%
Theft from the person21.07-33.33%
Other crime20.71100.00%
Vehicle crime20.71100.00%
Robbery20.71100.00%
Burglary10.71-83.33%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3840.358.57%
Anti-social behaviour2213.5729.41%
Shoplifting197.865.56%
Other theft86.780.00%
Public order72.86-12.50%
Burglary62.50500.00%
Theft from the person32.14-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.07-50.00%
Possession of weapons21.070.00%
Bicycle theft10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Other crime10.36-75.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Drugs10.36-85.71%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3539.99-2.78%
Shoplifting1812.50100.00%
Anti-social behaviour176.43-26.09%
Other theft86.07-20.00%
Public order82.86-11.11%
Drugs72.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.500.00%
Theft from the person52.14150.00%
Other crime41.7933.33%
Robbery11.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.36-50.00%
Burglary10.36-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3640.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour2312.85-8.00%
Other theft108.2166.67%
Public order93.570.00%
Shoplifting93.21-43.75%
Drugs73.21600.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.5020.00%
Vehicle crime32.140.00%
Other crime31.0750.00%
Bicycle theft21.07100.00%
Burglary20.71-33.33%
Theft from the person20.71100.00%
Robbery10.71-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3638.20-2.70%
Anti-social behaviour2512.8556.25%
Shoplifting168.93-42.86%
Public order95.71200.00%
Other theft63.2150.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.140.00%
Burglary31.7950.00%
Robbery21.07-33.33%
Other crime20.71100.00%
Bicycle theft10.710.00%
Theft from the person10.36-50.00%
Drugs10.36-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3737.852.78%
Shoplifting2813.21115.38%
Anti-social behaviour1610.0060.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.71-37.50%
Other theft41.79-55.56%
Drugs41.43-33.33%
Robbery31.4350.00%
Public order31.07-25.00%
Burglary21.07100.00%
Theft from the person20.71100.00%
Other crime10.71-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3633.92-16.28%
Shoplifting1312.85-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour104.64-37.50%
Other theft93.5728.57%
Criminal damage and arson83.21100.00%
Drugs62.86100.00%
Public order42.14-20.00%
Other crime31.430.00%
Robbery21.07100.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4334.2822.86%
Anti-social behaviour1615.35220.00%
Shoplifting155.71-34.78%
Other theft75.3675.00%
Public order52.50-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.79-75.00%
Drugs31.43-25.00%
Bicycle theft11.07-50.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3536.06-5.41%
Shoplifting2312.50187.50%
Criminal damage and arson168.21300.00%
Public order65.71100.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.14-79.17%
Drugs41.79-69.23%
Other theft41.43-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.4350.00%
Bicycle theft21.070.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.36-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3736.4212.12%
Anti-social behaviour2413.2184.62%
Drugs138.57225.00%
Shoplifting84.64-27.27%
Other theft52.860.00%
Theft from the person41.79100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.43-60.00%
Public order31.430.00%
Vehicle crime21.07-50.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Burglary10.36-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3334.28-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour1311.78-38.10%
Shoplifting114.64-45.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.93100.00%
Other theft53.57-28.57%
Robbery51.7925.00%
Drugs41.79100.00%
Vehicle crime41.430.00%
Burglary31.43200.00%
Public order31.07-50.00%
Possession of weapons21.070.00%
Theft from the person20.71100.00%
Other crime10.71-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3639.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour2112.850.00%
Shoplifting207.500.00%
Other theft77.140.00%
Bicycle theft62.500.00%
Public order62.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.140.00%
Robbery41.790.00%
Other crime31.430.00%
Drugs21.070.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 215 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202422
July 202417
June 202423
May 202425
April 202416
March 202410
February 202416
January 20245
December 202324
November 202313
October 202321

A total of 79 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20246
June 20246
May 20245
April 20245
March 20248
February 20244
January 202416
December 20234
November 202310
October 20235

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 81 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20247
July 20248
June 20249
May 20249
April 20243
March 20244
February 20245
January 20246
December 20233
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 194 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202419
July 202418
June 20249
May 202416
April 202428
March 202413
February 202415
January 202423
December 20238
November 202311
October 202320

A total of 450 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202438
July 202435
June 202436
May 202436
April 202437
March 202436
February 202443
January 202435
December 202337
November 202333
October 202336

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20236

A total of 24 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 55 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20247
June 20247
May 20241
April 20244
March 20246
February 20243
January 20244
December 202313
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
March 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 78 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20248
June 202410
May 20246
April 20244
March 20249
February 20247
January 20244
December 20235
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CT1 1AF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Butchery Lane
    Total16
    Public order5
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 2. St Peter'S Street
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 4. High Street
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Westgate Hall Road
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Possession of weapons2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Mercery Lane
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Best Lane
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. All Saints Lane
    Total5
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Kingsmead Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 11. North Lane
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Palace Street
    Total3
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Havelock Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Orange Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 15. Borough
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 16. Northgate
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Station Road West
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 18. Chantry Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Abbots Place
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 20. St Radigunds Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 21. Cobden Place
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 22. Broad Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Union Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. High Street St Gregorys
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. St John'S Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Church Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Duck Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 29. St Stephen'S Fields
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. The Spires
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1