CT1 1AW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CT1 1AW

CT1 1AW, Canterbury has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 28.25 per 1,000 population. This CT1 1AW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CT1 postcode area, which has experienced 577 crimes and a crime rate of 17.81 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CT1 1AW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CT1 1AW, encompassing approximately 1132 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

CT1 1AW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 18
  • Albuhera Square with total crimes: 3
  • Wales Crescent with total crimes: 2

CT1 1AW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2428.25-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour421.18-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.53-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.770.00%
Other theft10.88-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4252.9668.00%
Public order637.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.3066.67%
Criminal damage and arson34.41-25.00%
Other theft22.65100.00%
Robbery11.770.00%
Drugs10.88-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2533.5431.58%
Criminal damage and arson422.07-33.33%
Drugs33.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.65-40.00%
Bicycle theft12.650.00%
Other theft10.880.00%
Other crime10.880.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1928.25-36.67%
Criminal damage and arson616.7720.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.3025.00%
Burglary14.410.00%
Public order10.880.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3037.07-6.25%
Criminal damage and arson526.4825.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.41-42.86%
Other theft23.530.00%
Possession of weapons11.770.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3238.8418.52%
Anti-social behaviour728.2540.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.180.00%
Other crime13.530.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2736.1922.73%
Anti-social behaviour523.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.41-20.00%
Public order23.530.00%
Other theft21.770.00%
Burglary11.770.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2231.784.76%
Anti-social behaviour519.42150.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.4166.67%
Other theft24.41-50.00%
Burglary11.770.00%
Other crime10.880.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2128.2590.91%
Other theft418.5433.33%
Criminal damage and arson33.53-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.65100.00%
Other crime11.770.00%
Drugs10.880.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1119.4210.00%
Criminal damage and arson59.7166.67%
Other theft34.410.00%
Drugs12.650.00%
Public order10.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.88-85.71%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1022.95-56.52%
Anti-social behaviour78.830.00%
Vehicle crime36.18200.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.65200.00%
Other theft32.6550.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2333.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour720.300.00%
Public order26.180.00%
Other theft21.770.00%
Robbery11.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.880.00%
Other crime10.880.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 286 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202424
July 202442
June 202425
May 202419
April 202430
March 202432
February 202427
January 202422
December 202321
November 202311
October 202310
September 202323

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20246
April 20245
March 20244
February 20244
January 20245
December 20233
November 20235
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20245
June 20243
May 20245
April 20244
March 20247
February 20245
January 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
May 20241
February 20242
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
September 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Hospital
    Total18
    Violence and sexual offences17
    Other theft1
  • 2. Albuhera Square
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Wales Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Argyll View
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Ypres Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Sangro Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. St Julien Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Somme Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Sevastopol Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Sobraon Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Lampen Walk
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1