CT1 1GU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CT1 1GU

CT1 1GU, Canterbury has recorded a total of 143 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 32.97 per 1,000 population. This CT1 1GU 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 1GU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CT1 1GU, encompassing approximately 4337 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (-6.82% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (-9.38% decrease)
  • Public order: (18) incidents (100.00% increase)

CT1 1GU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Butchery Lane with total crimes: 16
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 15
  • High Street with total crimes: 15

CT1 1GU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4132.97-6.82%
Anti-social behaviour299.45-9.38%
Public order186.69100.00%
Shoplifting164.15-23.81%
Other theft143.6955.56%
Criminal damage and arson63.23-25.00%
Drugs41.380.00%
Possession of weapons30.92200.00%
Bicycle theft30.690.00%
Vehicle crime30.6950.00%
Theft from the person20.69-33.33%
Robbery20.460.00%
Burglary20.46-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4433.2012.82%
Anti-social behaviour3210.1439.13%
Shoplifting217.385.00%
Other theft94.84-18.18%
Public order92.0812.50%
Criminal damage and arson82.08100.00%
Burglary61.84500.00%
Drugs41.38-42.86%
Bicycle theft30.9250.00%
Theft from the person30.69-57.14%
Vehicle crime20.69-50.00%
Other crime20.46-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.46-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3930.67-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour238.999.52%
Shoplifting205.30122.22%
Other theft114.61-21.43%
Public order82.54-27.27%
Theft from the person71.84250.00%
Drugs71.6116.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.61-50.00%
Vehicle crime40.9233.33%
Other crime30.92-25.00%
Robbery20.69100.00%
Bicycle theft20.460.00%
Possession of weapons20.460.00%
Burglary10.46-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4829.97-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour2111.07-43.24%
Other theft144.84100.00%
Public order113.23-8.33%
Shoplifting92.54-43.75%
Criminal damage and arson82.08-27.27%
Drugs61.8420.00%
Other crime41.3833.33%
Burglary30.9250.00%
Vehicle crime30.69200.00%
Theft from the person20.69-33.33%
Robbery10.46-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5134.584.08%
Anti-social behaviour3711.7648.00%
Shoplifting168.53-40.74%
Public order123.6933.33%
Criminal damage and arson112.7710.00%
Other theft72.540.00%
Drugs51.61-16.67%
Other crime31.1550.00%
Theft from the person30.6950.00%
Robbery20.690.00%
Burglary20.46-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4933.43-14.04%
Shoplifting2711.30107.69%
Anti-social behaviour256.2313.64%
Criminal damage and arson105.7625.00%
Public order92.3150.00%
Other theft72.08-36.36%
Drugs61.6120.00%
Burglary41.38100.00%
Robbery20.920.00%
Other crime20.46-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.460.00%
Theft from the person20.46100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5730.43-20.83%
Anti-social behaviour2213.14-24.14%
Shoplifting135.07-23.53%
Other theft113.0083.33%
Criminal damage and arson82.5433.33%
Public order61.8420.00%
Drugs51.3866.67%
Other crime51.15400.00%
Burglary21.150.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.23-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7235.7430.91%
Anti-social behaviour2916.6052.63%
Shoplifting176.69-34.62%
Other theft63.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.38-62.50%
Bicycle theft51.38150.00%
Robbery51.15150.00%
Public order51.15-16.67%
Drugs31.15-25.00%
Burglary20.69100.00%
Possession of weapons20.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5533.2014.58%
Shoplifting2612.68136.36%
Anti-social behaviour195.99-26.92%
Criminal damage and arson164.38100.00%
Public order63.69-14.29%
Other theft61.38-40.00%
Vehicle crime51.38150.00%
Drugs41.15-69.23%
Bicycle theft20.920.00%
Robbery20.460.00%
Burglary10.46-50.00%
Other crime10.23-66.67%
Theft from the person10.23-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4830.90-4.00%
Anti-social behaviour2611.0718.18%
Drugs135.9918.18%
Shoplifting113.00-15.38%
Other theft102.5411.11%
Criminal damage and arson82.31-33.33%
Public order71.84-30.00%
Theft from the person41.61100.00%
Other crime30.92200.00%
Burglary20.690.00%
Vehicle crime20.46-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5035.05-1.96%
Anti-social behaviour2211.530.00%
Shoplifting135.07-35.00%
Criminal damage and arson123.00100.00%
Drugs112.77175.00%
Public order102.540.00%
Other theft92.31-10.00%
Robbery82.0860.00%
Vehicle crime61.84500.00%
Possession of weapons31.38200.00%
Bicycle theft30.69-25.00%
Burglary20.690.00%
Theft from the person20.46-33.33%
Other crime10.46-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5132.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour2211.760.00%
Shoplifting205.070.00%
Public order104.610.00%
Other theft102.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.310.00%
Robbery51.380.00%
Drugs41.150.00%
Bicycle theft40.920.00%
Other crime30.920.00%
Theft from the person30.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 307 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202432
July 202423
June 202421
May 202437
April 202425
March 202422
February 202429
January 202419
December 202326
November 202322
October 202322

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
March 20241
February 20242
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
April 20242
February 20245
January 20242
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 209 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202421
July 202420
June 20249
May 202416
April 202427
March 202413
February 202417
January 202426
December 202311
November 202313
October 202320

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 605 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 50.42 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202444
July 202439
June 202448
May 202451
April 202449
March 202457
February 202472
January 202455
December 202348
November 202350
October 202351

A total of 31 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20247
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 111 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20249
July 20248
June 202411
May 202412
April 20249
March 20246
February 20245
January 20246
December 20237
November 202310
October 202310

A total of 103 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20244
June 20248
May 202411
April 202410
March 20248
February 20246
January 202416
December 20238
November 202312
October 20236

A total of 29 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20245
January 20242
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 114 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20249
July 202411
June 202414
May 20247
April 20247
March 202411
February 20246
January 20246
December 202310
November 20239
October 202310

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 72 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20247
June 20246
May 20245
April 20246
March 20245
February 20243
January 20244
December 202313
November 202311
October 20234

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20245
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Butchery Lane
    Total16
    Public order5
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 3. High Street
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Burgate Lane
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 7. Iron Bar Lane
    Total8
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Mercery Lane
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Best Lane
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Palace Street
    Total3
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Havelock Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. St Gregory'S Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 14. North Holmes Road
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. St Pauls Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Orange Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 17. Borough
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 18. Northgate
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Military Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Church Street (St Pauls)
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 21. Chantry Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Abbots Place
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 23. St Radigunds Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 24. Cobden Place
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 25. Broad Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Union Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. High Street St Gregorys
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 28. St John'S Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Church Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Duck Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1