BEDFORD SQUARE, CT12 6PF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CT12 6PF

BEDFORD SQUARE, CT12 6PF, Thanet has recorded a total of 52 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.75 per 1,000 population. This CT12 6PF 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 6PF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CT12 6PF, encompassing approximately 4080 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-24.14% decrease)
  • Burglary: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

CT12 6PF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Newington Road with total crimes: 5
  • Ashley Close with total crimes: 5
  • Holbrook Drive with total crimes: 4

BEDFORD SQUARE, CT12 6PF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.75-24.14%
Burglary115.390.00%
Other crime52.70400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.23-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.98-40.00%
Other theft30.74-25.00%
Public order20.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2911.7638.10%
Criminal damage and arson57.11400.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.23-37.50%
Other theft41.2333.33%
Public order20.98-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.49-80.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Other crime10.25-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.27-4.55%
Anti-social behaviour85.1533.33%
Vehicle crime51.96400.00%
Public order41.2333.33%
Other theft30.98-25.00%
Other crime20.740.00%
Shoplifting10.49-50.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.5422.22%
Anti-social behaviour65.390.00%
Other theft41.4733.33%
Public order30.9850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.74-75.00%
Shoplifting20.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.49-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Burglary10.25-50.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.27-41.94%
Criminal damage and arson84.41100.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.96100.00%
Other theft31.47-50.00%
Robbery30.740.00%
Vehicle crime20.74-50.00%
Burglary20.490.00%
Public order20.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Other crime10.25-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3116.91-6.06%
Shoplifting127.60100.00%
Other theft62.94200.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.47100.00%
Vehicle crime40.980.00%
Other crime40.98-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.98-62.50%
Burglary20.740.00%
Public order20.49-33.33%
Drugs10.490.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3315.2026.92%
Anti-social behaviour88.0914.29%
Shoplifting61.960.00%
Other crime51.47150.00%
Public order31.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.740.00%
Burglary20.49100.00%
Other theft20.49100.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2611.2718.18%
Anti-social behaviour76.37-56.25%
Vehicle crime31.7250.00%
Bicycle theft20.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.49-66.67%
Robbery20.49100.00%
Other crime20.490.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Other theft10.25-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2215.20-24.14%
Anti-social behaviour165.39166.67%
Criminal damage and arson63.92200.00%
Other theft41.47300.00%
Shoplifting30.9850.00%
Vehicle crime20.740.00%
Drugs20.49100.00%
Possession of weapons20.490.00%
Other crime20.490.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2911.0311.54%
Anti-social behaviour67.11100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.47-71.43%
Shoplifting20.49-33.33%
Other crime20.49-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Other theft10.25-66.67%
Public order10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.0113.04%
Criminal damage and arson76.37133.33%
Shoplifting31.7250.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.74-62.50%
Other theft30.74200.00%
Other crime30.740.00%
Burglary20.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Public order10.25-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.0335.29%
Anti-social behaviour85.6414.29%
Public order41.96100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.980.00%
Robbery20.740.00%
Shoplifting20.49100.00%
Burglary20.490.00%
Other theft10.49-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.170.00%
Other crime31.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.740.00%
Other theft30.740.00%
Public order20.740.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20245
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
September 20233

A total of 319 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.54 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202429
July 202421
June 202422
May 202418
April 202431
March 202433
February 202426
January 202422
December 202329
November 202326
October 202323
September 202317

A total of 87 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20248
June 20246
May 20246
April 20243
March 20248
February 20247
January 202416
December 20236
November 20233
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20241
June 20242
May 20248
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20246
December 20232
November 20237
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
January 20242

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20246
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20245
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
February 20243
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 202412
March 20246
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
March 20241

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
February 20242
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CT12 6PF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Newington Road
    Total5
    Burglary3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Ashley Close
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Holbrook Drive
    Total4
    Burglary3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Winifred Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Surrey Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Kingston Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Marlowe Way
    Total3
    Public order2
    Other crime1
  • 8. Granville Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 9. Windmill Walk
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Gwyn Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. The Centre
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Kings Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Princes Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Cliftonville Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Allenby Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Woodville Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Charlton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Buxton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Fitzroy Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Roman Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Highfield Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Conyngham Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Coppock Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Kimberley Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Brecon Square
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 27. Stirling Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Melbourne Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1