CT12 5EX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CT12 5EX

CT12 5EX, Thanet has recorded a total of 46 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 254.50 per 1,000 population. This CT12 5EX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CT12 postcode area, which has experienced 203 crimes and a crime rate of 10.64 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CT12 5EX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CT12 5EX, encompassing approximately 180 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CT12 5EX area, explore the CT12 5EX Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (18) incidents (260.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-15.38% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)

CT12 5EX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 23
  • Antolin Way with total crimes: 8
  • Lynx Street with total crimes: 6

CT12 5EX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting18254.50260.00%
Violence and sexual offences1199.59-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour860.8660.00%
Criminal damage and arson244.26-50.00%
Other crime211.070.00%
Theft from the person211.07100.00%
Possession of weapons111.070.00%
Other theft15.530.00%
Public order15.53-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13177.04-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour571.920.00%
Shoplifting527.66-68.75%
Criminal damage and arson427.66300.00%
Public order322.13200.00%
Theft from the person116.600.00%
Vehicle crime15.530.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting16215.7723.08%
Violence and sexual offences1588.5236.36%
Anti-social behaviour582.9925.00%
Vehicle crime127.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.530.00%
Public order15.530.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting13204.7144.44%
Violence and sexual offences1171.9283.33%
Anti-social behaviour460.86100.00%
Other theft222.13-60.00%
Possession of weapons111.070.00%
Bicycle theft15.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.53-75.00%
Drugs15.53-50.00%
Public order15.53-66.67%
Burglary15.530.00%
Robbery15.530.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting9177.04-47.06%
Violence and sexual offences649.790.00%
Other theft533.2066.67%
Criminal damage and arson427.66300.00%
Public order322.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour216.60-50.00%
Drugs211.070.00%
Possession of weapons111.070.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting17177.046.25%
Violence and sexual offences694.05-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour433.2033.33%
Other theft322.130.00%
Theft from the person116.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.530.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting16215.77100.00%
Violence and sexual offences1488.5216.67%
Anti-social behaviour377.46-50.00%
Public order316.6050.00%
Theft from the person116.600.00%
Drugs15.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.53-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12199.1750.00%
Shoplifting866.39300.00%
Anti-social behaviour644.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson333.200.00%
Other theft216.600.00%
Public order211.07-33.33%
Bicycle theft111.070.00%
Drugs15.530.00%
Vehicle crime15.530.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8110.65166.67%
Anti-social behaviour644.260.00%
Public order333.20-25.00%
Shoplifting216.60-75.00%
Bicycle theft111.070.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting8132.78-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour644.26-25.00%
Public order433.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences322.13-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson116.60-75.00%
Theft from the person15.53-50.00%
Burglary15.530.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting14287.7075.00%
Violence and sexual offences977.4612.50%
Anti-social behaviour849.7933.33%
Other theft744.26600.00%
Public order438.73100.00%
Criminal damage and arson422.13100.00%
Bicycle theft222.13100.00%
Theft from the person211.070.00%
Vehicle crime111.070.00%
Drugs15.530.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8160.450.00%
Shoplifting844.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour644.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson233.200.00%
Public order211.070.00%
Burglary111.070.00%
Bicycle theft15.530.00%
Other theft15.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 63 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 20245
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20246
January 20246
December 20236
November 20238
October 20236

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 134 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20245
July 202416
June 202413
May 20249
April 202417
March 202416
February 20248
January 20242
December 20238
November 202314
October 20238

A total of 116 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202413
July 202415
June 202411
May 20246
April 20246
March 202414
February 202412
January 20248
December 20233
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
February 20242
November 20237
October 20231

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CT12 5EX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total23
    Shoplifting13
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Antolin Way
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Lynx Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Star Lane Link
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Bishop Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Star Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1