WESTMINSTER ROAD, CT1 1YY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CT1 1YY

WESTMINSTER ROAD, CT1 1YY, Canterbury has recorded a total of 48 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 36.31 per 1,000 population. This CT1 1YY 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 1YY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CT1 1YY, encompassing approximately 1322 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (21) incidents (61.54% increase)
  • Drugs: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

CT1 1YY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 16
  • Vauxhall Avenue with total crimes: 8
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5

WESTMINSTER ROAD, CT1 1YY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2136.3161.54%
Drugs815.88700.00%
Violence and sexual offences56.0525.00%
Other theft53.78-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson43.78100.00%
Vehicle crime23.030.00%
Possession of weapons11.510.00%
Public order10.76-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.760.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1325.728.33%
Other theft89.8360.00%
Violence and sexual offences46.05-76.47%
Criminal damage and arson23.03-71.43%
Public order21.51-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.510.00%
Drugs11.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.760.00%
Robbery10.760.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1735.5570.00%
Shoplifting1212.86-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson79.08133.33%
Other theft55.29-28.57%
Public order43.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.030.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2034.80-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences1015.13-16.67%
Other theft77.5640.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.27-60.00%
Burglary11.510.00%
Theft from the person10.760.00%
Drugs10.760.00%
Possession of weapons10.76-50.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2846.1433.33%
Violence and sexual offences1221.18-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour59.0866.67%
Other theft53.7866.67%
Criminal damage and arson33.78-62.50%
Other crime32.270.00%
Possession of weapons22.270.00%
Bicycle theft11.510.00%
Public order10.76-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2141.60-19.23%
Violence and sexual offences1515.8850.00%
Criminal damage and arson811.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.05-40.00%
Drugs32.27200.00%
Other theft32.2750.00%
Public order22.27100.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2636.31100.00%
Violence and sexual offences1019.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour57.56-16.67%
Vehicle crime23.78-33.33%
Other theft21.51-33.33%
Drugs11.510.00%
Public order10.760.00%
Burglary10.76-50.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1335.5544.44%
Violence and sexual offences109.83100.00%
Criminal damage and arson77.56133.33%
Anti-social behaviour65.29500.00%
Other theft34.54-25.00%
Vehicle crime32.27200.00%
Burglary22.270.00%
Possession of weapons11.510.00%
Drugs10.76-50.00%
Public order10.760.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting918.91-59.09%
Violence and sexual offences56.81-44.44%
Other theft43.78-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.0350.00%
Drugs22.270.00%
Vehicle crime11.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.760.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2233.2822.22%
Violence and sexual offences916.64-18.18%
Other theft56.8125.00%
Burglary23.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.51-50.00%
Theft from the person11.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.760.00%
Other crime10.760.00%
Public order10.76-75.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1833.28-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences1113.62-35.29%
Public order48.32100.00%
Other theft43.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.03300.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.03-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.510.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4557.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences1734.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour412.860.00%
Other theft43.030.00%
Public order23.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.510.00%
Drugs10.760.00%
Burglary10.760.00%
Possession of weapons10.760.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
June 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241

A total of 125 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 202417
June 202410
May 202412
April 202415
March 202410
February 202410
January 20245
December 20239
November 202311
October 202317

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20247
June 20243
May 20243
April 20248
February 20247
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 248 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202413
July 202412
June 202420
May 202428
April 202421
March 202426
February 202413
January 20249
December 202322
November 202318
October 202345

A total of 55 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20245
June 20247
May 20245
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
March 20245
February 20246
January 20241
November 20232
October 20234

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total16
    Shoplifting7
    Drugs5
    Vehicle crime1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Vauxhall Avenue
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Marshwood Close
    Total4
    Shoplifting4
  • 5. Chelsea Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Field Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Lambeth Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 8. Vauxhall Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Greenbridge Park
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Stour Crescent
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1