CT1 2EH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CT1 2EH

CT1 2EH, Canterbury has recorded a total of 200 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 47.16 per 1,000 population. This CT1 2EH 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 2EH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CT1 2EH, encompassing approximately 4240 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CT1 2EH area, explore the CT1 2EH Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the CT1 2EH area, visit the CT1 2EH House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (53) incidents (-18.46% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (40) incidents (29.03% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (-38.10% decrease)

CT1 2EH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 20
  • Butchery Lane with total crimes: 16
  • St Peter'S Street with total crimes: 15

CT1 2EH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5347.16-18.46%
Shoplifting4012.5029.03%
Anti-social behaviour269.43-38.10%
Public order226.13100.00%
Other theft175.1954.55%
Criminal damage and arson124.0133.33%
Theft from the person62.83-14.29%
Drugs61.41-33.33%
Vehicle crime51.41150.00%
Bicycle theft41.180.00%
Possession of weapons30.9450.00%
Robbery30.71200.00%
Burglary20.71-71.43%
Other crime10.470.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6547.63124.14%
Anti-social behaviour4215.3390.91%
Shoplifting319.90-27.91%
Other theft117.31-35.29%
Public order112.59-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson92.590.00%
Drugs92.12-43.75%
Theft from the person72.12-22.22%
Burglary71.65133.33%
Bicycle theft41.650.00%
Vehicle crime20.94-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.47-33.33%
Robbery10.47-66.67%
Other crime10.24-66.67%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4340.8048.28%
Violence and sexual offences2910.14-45.28%
Anti-social behaviour226.84-12.00%
Other theft175.190.00%
Drugs164.0160.00%
Public order123.7720.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.83-10.00%
Theft from the person92.1228.57%
Vehicle crime42.120.00%
Robbery30.9450.00%
Other crime30.71-25.00%
Possession of weapons30.710.00%
Burglary30.710.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5341.50-25.35%
Shoplifting2912.50-12.12%
Anti-social behaviour256.84-46.81%
Other theft175.9070.00%
Drugs104.0142.86%
Criminal damage and arson102.36-33.33%
Public order102.36-23.08%
Theft from the person72.3640.00%
Other crime41.65100.00%
Vehicle crime40.94100.00%
Burglary30.94-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.71100.00%
Robbery20.47-33.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7150.2320.34%
Anti-social behaviour4716.7442.42%
Shoplifting3311.08-37.74%
Criminal damage and arson157.78-16.67%
Public order133.5418.18%
Other theft103.0711.11%
Drugs72.360.00%
Theft from the person51.65-16.67%
Burglary41.18-20.00%
Robbery30.94-25.00%
Other crime20.710.00%
Vehicle crime20.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.47-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5949.76-6.35%
Shoplifting5313.91165.00%
Anti-social behaviour3312.5050.00%
Criminal damage and arson187.7828.57%
Public order114.240.00%
Other theft92.59-30.77%
Drugs72.12-30.00%
Theft from the person61.65200.00%
Burglary51.41400.00%
Robbery41.1833.33%
Bicycle theft30.940.00%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6338.91-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour2214.86-37.14%
Shoplifting205.19-13.04%
Criminal damage and arson144.72133.33%
Other theft133.30160.00%
Public order113.0722.22%
Drugs102.59-9.09%
Robbery32.36-57.14%
Other crime30.7150.00%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%
Theft from the person20.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.24-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7242.9210.77%
Anti-social behaviour3516.9834.62%
Shoplifting238.25-52.08%
Drugs115.4283.33%
Public order92.59-10.00%
Robbery72.12600.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.65-68.42%
Bicycle theft51.41150.00%
Other theft51.18-44.44%
Possession of weapons31.18200.00%
Other crime20.710.00%
Theft from the person20.470.00%
Vehicle crime20.47-60.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6546.69-7.14%
Shoplifting4815.3350.00%
Anti-social behaviour2611.32-3.70%
Criminal damage and arson196.1390.00%
Public order104.480.00%
Other theft92.36-30.77%
Drugs62.12-70.00%
Vehicle crime51.4166.67%
Burglary21.18-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.470.00%
Other crime20.47-60.00%
Theft from the person20.47-60.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.24-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7047.162.94%
Shoplifting3216.51-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour277.55-10.00%
Drugs206.3717.65%
Other theft134.72-35.00%
Public order103.07-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson102.360.00%
Theft from the person52.3666.67%
Other crime51.18400.00%
Burglary31.180.00%
Vehicle crime30.71-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.71-33.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6852.114.62%
Shoplifting3616.04-2.70%
Anti-social behaviour308.4915.38%
Other theft207.0742.86%
Drugs174.7270.00%
Public order134.01-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson103.07-33.33%
Robbery92.36200.00%
Vehicle crime42.120.00%
Bicycle theft40.940.00%
Burglary30.94200.00%
Possession of weapons30.710.00%
Theft from the person30.71-25.00%
Other crime10.71-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6546.690.00%
Shoplifting3715.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour268.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson156.130.00%
Other theft143.540.00%
Public order143.300.00%
Drugs103.300.00%
Bicycle theft42.360.00%
Theft from the person40.940.00%
Robbery30.940.00%
Possession of weapons30.710.00%
Other crime20.710.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
February 20245
January 20242
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 146 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202411
July 202412
June 202410
May 202413
April 202411
March 202411
February 20249
January 202410
December 202310
November 202313
October 202314

A total of 425 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202431
July 202443
June 202429
May 202433
April 202453
March 202420
February 202423
January 202448
December 202332
November 202336
October 202337

A total of 58 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20249
June 20247
May 20245
April 20246
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 733 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 61.08 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202453
August 202465
July 202429
June 202453
May 202471
April 202459
March 202463
February 202472
January 202465
December 202370
November 202368
October 202365

A total of 129 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 202416
June 202410
May 20247
April 20247
March 202410
February 202411
January 20246
December 202320
November 202317
October 202310

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 361 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202442
July 202422
June 202425
May 202447
April 202433
March 202422
February 202435
January 202426
December 202327
November 202330
October 202326

A total of 22 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 147 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20249
July 20249
June 202410
May 202415
April 202418
March 202414
February 20246
January 202419
December 202310
November 202310
October 202315

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20245
March 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 155 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202411
July 202417
June 202417
May 202410
April 20249
March 202413
February 20245
January 20249
December 202313
November 202320
October 202314

A total of 39 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20247
January 20241
November 20239
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CT1 2EH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total20
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Butchery Lane
    Total16
    Public order5
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 3. St Peter'S Street
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. High Street
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total11
    Shoplifting10
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Burgate Lane
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Bus/Coach Station
    Total9
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Rose Lane
    Total9
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Iron Bar Lane
    Total8
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. A2050
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 11. Mercery Lane
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Best Lane
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Drugs1
  • 14. St George'S Lane
    Total6
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. All Saints Lane
    Total5
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Palace Street
    Total3
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Havelock Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. St Gregory'S Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 19. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 20. St Pauls Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Orange Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 22. Borough
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 23. Church Street (St Pauls)
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 24. Edward Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Bigglestons Link
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 26. Upper Bridge Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. St John'S Lane
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 28. Whitehorse Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Chantry Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Abbots Place
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1