CT1 2EN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CT1 2EN

CT1 2EN, Canterbury has recorded a total of 177 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 42.09 per 1,000 population. This CT1 2EN 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 2EN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CT1 2EN, encompassing approximately 4204 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (43) incidents (-14.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (39) incidents (25.81% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (-27.03% decrease)

CT1 2EN 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
  • High Street with total crimes: 15

CT1 2EN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4342.09-14.00%
Shoplifting3910.2325.81%
Anti-social behaviour279.27-27.03%
Public order196.42171.43%
Other theft164.5277.78%
Criminal damage and arson83.81-11.11%
Drugs51.9066.67%
Theft from the person51.19-16.67%
Vehicle crime41.19100.00%
Bicycle theft30.95-25.00%
Robbery30.710.00%
Possession of weapons20.71100.00%
Burglary20.48-71.43%
Other crime10.48-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5039.9535.14%
Anti-social behaviour3711.8976.19%
Shoplifting318.80-27.91%
Other theft97.37-43.75%
Criminal damage and arson92.1428.57%
Burglary72.14250.00%
Public order71.66-30.00%
Theft from the person61.66-33.33%
Bicycle theft41.43300.00%
Drugs30.95-57.14%
Vehicle crime20.71-50.00%
Other crime20.48-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.48-50.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4339.0053.57%
Violence and sexual offences3710.23-26.00%
Anti-social behaviour218.80-4.55%
Other theft164.996.67%
Public order103.8111.11%
Theft from the person92.3880.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.14-30.00%
Drugs71.6640.00%
Vehicle crime41.660.00%
Other crime30.95-25.00%
Robbery20.710.00%
Possession of weapons20.480.00%
Burglary20.48-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5037.81-13.79%
Shoplifting2811.89-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour226.66-47.62%
Other theft155.2387.50%
Criminal damage and arson103.57-16.67%
Public order92.3812.50%
Drugs52.140.00%
Theft from the person51.1925.00%
Burglary41.190.00%
Other crime40.9533.33%
Vehicle crime40.95300.00%
Robbery20.95-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5843.0411.54%
Anti-social behaviour4213.7931.25%
Shoplifting329.99-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson127.610.00%
Other theft82.8514.29%
Public order81.90-33.33%
Drugs51.900.00%
Burglary41.19-20.00%
Theft from the person40.95-20.00%
Robbery30.950.00%
Other crime30.71200.00%
Bicycle theft10.71-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5244.71160.00%
Violence and sexual offences5212.37-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour3212.3723.08%
Criminal damage and arson127.61-14.29%
Public order122.8571.43%
Other theft72.85-41.67%
Drugs51.66-16.67%
Burglary51.19150.00%
Theft from the person51.19150.00%
Robbery31.19200.00%
Bicycle theft20.710.00%
Other crime10.48-83.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5636.62-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour2613.32-16.13%
Shoplifting206.18-13.04%
Criminal damage and arson144.76133.33%
Other theft123.33140.00%
Public order72.85133.33%
Drugs61.6620.00%
Other crime61.43500.00%
Burglary21.430.00%
Theft from the person20.48100.00%
Vehicle crime10.48-50.00%
Robbery10.24-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.24-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6336.86-5.97%
Anti-social behaviour3114.9829.17%
Shoplifting237.37-52.08%
Criminal damage and arson65.47-64.71%
Bicycle theft51.43150.00%
Other theft51.19-37.50%
Robbery51.19400.00%
Drugs51.1966.67%
Public order31.19-62.50%
Possession of weapons30.710.00%
Burglary20.710.00%
Vehicle crime20.48-60.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Theft from the person10.24-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6744.7115.52%
Shoplifting4815.9350.00%
Anti-social behaviour2411.42-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson175.71112.50%
Public order84.04-11.11%
Other theft81.90-38.46%
Vehicle crime51.9066.67%
Drugs31.19-80.00%
Burglary20.71-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.480.00%
Theft from the person20.48-60.00%
Other crime10.48-75.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5842.090.00%
Shoplifting3213.79-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour267.614.00%
Drugs156.1825.00%
Other theft133.57-13.33%
Public order93.09-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson82.14-27.27%
Theft from the person51.9066.67%
Other crime41.19300.00%
Burglary30.9550.00%
Vehicle crime30.71-40.00%
Possession of weapons10.71-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5846.850.00%
Shoplifting3613.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour258.560.00%
Other theft155.950.00%
Public order143.570.00%
Drugs123.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.850.00%
Robbery92.620.00%
Vehicle crime52.140.00%
Bicycle theft41.190.00%
Theft from the person30.950.00%
Possession of weapons20.710.00%
Burglary20.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 71 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20247
June 20245
May 20245
April 20245
March 20246
February 20245
January 20243
December 202315
November 202312

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20246
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 384 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 34.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202431
July 202443
June 202428
May 202432
April 202452
March 202420
February 202423
January 202448
December 202332
November 202336

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20235

A total of 592 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 53.82 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202450
July 202437
June 202450
May 202458
April 202452
March 202456
February 202463
January 202467
December 202358
November 202358

A total of 313 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202437
July 202421
June 202422
May 202442
April 202432
March 202426
February 202431
January 202424
December 202326
November 202325

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
March 20241
February 20243
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 47 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20249
June 20245
May 20244
April 20245
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233

A total of 106 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20247
July 202410
June 20249
May 20248
April 202412
March 20247
February 20243
January 20248
December 20239
November 202314

A total of 114 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.36 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 20247
June 202410
May 202412
April 202412
March 202414
February 20246
January 202417
December 20238
November 202311

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20245
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 124 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20249
July 202416
June 202415
May 20248
April 20247
March 202412
February 20245
January 20248
December 202313
November 202315

A total of 29 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20245
January 20241
November 20239

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CT1 2EN 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. High Street
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total11
    Shoplifting10
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Burgate Lane
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Rose Lane
    Total9
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Iron Bar Lane
    Total8
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. A2050
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 9. Mercery Lane
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Best Lane
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Drugs1
  • 12. St George'S Lane
    Total6
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. All Saints Lane
    Total5
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Palace Street
    Total3
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Havelock Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. St Gregory'S Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 17. North Holmes Road
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 19. St Pauls Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Orange Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 21. Borough
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 22. Northgate
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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. Whitehorse Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Chantry Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Abbots Place
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 30. St Radigunds Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1