CT1 2LE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CT1 2LE

CT1 2LE, Canterbury has recorded a total of 181 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 39.56 per 1,000 population. This CT1 2LE 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 2LE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CT1 2LE, encompassing approximately 4574 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CT1 2LE area, explore the CT1 2LE Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (39) incidents (25.81% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (-35.09% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (-23.53% decrease)

CT1 2LE 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 2LE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3939.5625.81%
Violence and sexual offences378.52-35.09%
Anti-social behaviour268.09-23.53%
Public order195.6858.33%
Other theft174.1570.00%
Criminal damage and arson143.7275.00%
Drugs93.0612.50%
Vehicle crime51.97400.00%
Theft from the person51.09-37.50%
Robbery31.09200.00%
Burglary20.66-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.44-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.44-33.33%
Other crime10.440.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5740.00128.00%
Anti-social behaviour3412.4661.90%
Shoplifting317.43-27.91%
Public order126.78-7.69%
Other theft102.62-28.57%
Theft from the person82.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.75-20.00%
Drugs81.75-46.67%
Burglary61.75100.00%
Bicycle theft31.310.00%
Possession of weapons30.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.66-75.00%
Robbery10.22-50.00%
Other crime10.22-66.67%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4335.8553.57%
Violence and sexual offences259.40-43.18%
Anti-social behaviour215.46-16.00%
Drugs154.59114.29%
Other theft143.280.00%
Public order133.0644.44%
Criminal damage and arson102.840.00%
Theft from the person82.1914.29%
Vehicle crime41.7533.33%
Other crime30.87-25.00%
Possession of weapons30.660.00%
Burglary30.660.00%
Robbery20.660.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4434.54-38.03%
Shoplifting289.62-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour256.12-44.44%
Other theft145.4640.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.06-33.33%
Public order92.19-25.00%
Drugs71.97-30.00%
Theft from the person71.5375.00%
Other crime41.53300.00%
Burglary30.8750.00%
Vehicle crime30.660.00%
Bicycle theft20.66100.00%
Robbery20.44-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7145.9029.09%
Anti-social behaviour4515.5273.08%
Shoplifting329.84-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson156.99-21.05%
Public order123.289.09%
Other theft102.6211.11%
Drugs102.1911.11%
Robbery42.19100.00%
Theft from the person40.87-33.33%
Vehicle crime30.8750.00%
Burglary20.66-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.44-66.67%
Other crime10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5543.50-11.29%
Shoplifting5212.02173.68%
Anti-social behaviour2611.3713.04%
Criminal damage and arson195.6846.15%
Public order114.1537.50%
Drugs92.40-10.00%
Other theft91.97-25.00%
Theft from the person61.97200.00%
Burglary41.31300.00%
Bicycle theft30.870.00%
Robbery20.66-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6234.97-10.14%
Anti-social behaviour2313.55-32.35%
Shoplifting195.03-17.39%
Criminal damage and arson134.15160.00%
Other theft122.84200.00%
Drugs102.62-9.09%
Public order82.190.00%
Other crime41.75100.00%
Robbery30.87-57.14%
Vehicle crime20.660.00%
Theft from the person20.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.22-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6938.254.55%
Anti-social behaviour3415.0854.55%
Shoplifting237.43-52.08%
Drugs115.03120.00%
Public order82.40-11.11%
Robbery71.75600.00%
Bicycle theft51.53150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.09-66.67%
Other theft41.09-55.56%
Possession of weapons30.87200.00%
Other crime20.660.00%
Theft from the person20.440.00%
Vehicle crime20.44-60.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6641.310.00%
Shoplifting4814.4354.84%
Anti-social behaviour2210.49-4.35%
Criminal damage and arson154.8150.00%
Public order93.28-10.00%
Other theft91.97-40.00%
Vehicle crime51.97150.00%
Drugs51.09-73.68%
Burglary21.09-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.440.00%
Other crime20.44-60.00%
Theft from the person20.44-60.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.22-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6641.971.54%
Shoplifting3114.43-13.89%
Anti-social behaviour236.78-25.81%
Drugs195.0311.76%
Other theft154.15-25.00%
Public order103.28-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson102.19-9.09%
Theft from the person52.1966.67%
Other crime51.09400.00%
Burglary31.0950.00%
Vehicle crime20.66-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.44-33.33%
Robbery10.44-88.89%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6547.000.00%
Shoplifting3614.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour317.870.00%
Other theft206.780.00%
Drugs174.370.00%
Public order123.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.620.00%
Robbery92.400.00%
Possession of weapons31.970.00%
Vehicle crime30.660.00%
Theft from the person30.660.00%
Bicycle theft20.660.00%
Burglary20.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 120 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 202415
June 20247
May 202410
April 20249
March 202410
February 202411
January 20245
December 202319
November 202317

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 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 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20231

A total of 382 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 34.73 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 202419
February 202423
January 202448
December 202331
November 202336

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 617 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 56.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202457
July 202425
June 202444
May 202471
April 202455
March 202462
February 202469
January 202466
December 202366
November 202365

A total of 310 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202434
July 202421
June 202425
May 202445
April 202426
March 202423
February 202434
January 202422
December 202323
November 202331

A total of 52 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20248
June 20247
May 20244
April 20246
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233

A total of 123 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202412
July 202413
June 20249
May 202412
April 202411
March 20248
February 20248
January 20249
December 202310
November 202312

A total of 130 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20248
July 202410
June 202410
May 202415
April 202419
March 202413
February 20245
January 202415
December 202310
November 202311

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
February 20245
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 134 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202410
July 202414
June 202414
May 202410
April 20249
March 202412
February 20244
January 20249
December 202315
November 202320

A total of 35 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20247
January 20241
December 20231
November 20239

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CT1 2LE 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. Bus/Coach Station
    Total9
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Rose Lane
    Total9
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Iron Bar Lane
    Total8
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. A2050
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 10. Mercery Lane
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Best Lane
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Palace Street
    Total3
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Havelock Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 18. St Pauls Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Rhodaus Close
    Total3
    Drugs3
  • 20. Orange Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 21. Borough
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 22. Church Street (St Pauls)
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 23. Edward Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Bigglestons Link
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 25. Upper Bridge Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Rhodaus Town
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Petros Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. St John'S Lane
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 29. Whitehorse Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Cobden Place
    Total1
    Shoplifting1