CT1 2LN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CT1 2LN

CT1 2LN, Canterbury has recorded a total of 88 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.12 per 1,000 population. This CT1 2LN 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 2LN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CT1 2LN, encompassing approximately 4856 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (-39.02% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-29.41% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)

CT1 2LN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Station Road East with total crimes: 10
  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 9
  • St Andrews Close with total crimes: 8

CT1 2LN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2518.12-39.02%
Anti-social behaviour125.15-29.41%
Criminal damage and arson102.4711.11%
Shoplifting92.0680.00%
Drugs61.85-33.33%
Public order61.24-40.00%
Vehicle crime51.24400.00%
Theft from the person41.0333.33%
Bicycle theft40.820.00%
Possession of weapons30.8250.00%
Other theft20.62-60.00%
Burglary20.41-60.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4122.8670.83%
Anti-social behaviour178.4430.77%
Public order103.5011.11%
Drugs92.0612.50%
Criminal damage and arson91.8580.00%
Other theft51.85400.00%
Burglary51.030.00%
Shoplifting51.03-61.54%
Theft from the person31.030.00%
Robbery20.62100.00%
Other crime20.410.00%
Possession of weapons20.41100.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2418.33-4.00%
Anti-social behaviour134.9418.18%
Shoplifting132.6830.00%
Public order92.6828.57%
Drugs81.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.65-37.50%
Vehicle crime51.03-16.67%
Burglary51.03150.00%
Bicycle theft41.03300.00%
Possession of weapons10.820.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Other theft10.21-87.50%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2519.56-50.98%
Anti-social behaviour115.15-38.89%
Shoplifting102.27-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson82.06-46.67%
Drugs81.65-38.46%
Other theft81.6533.33%
Public order71.650.00%
Vehicle crime61.44100.00%
Theft from the person51.240.00%
Other crime21.03100.00%
Burglary20.41-50.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5127.8021.43%
Anti-social behaviour1810.50260.00%
Criminal damage and arson153.7150.00%
Shoplifting153.090.00%
Drugs133.0944.44%
Public order72.6816.67%
Other theft61.44100.00%
Burglary41.24100.00%
Vehicle crime30.820.00%
Bicycle theft10.62-50.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4221.21-6.67%
Shoplifting158.65200.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.09-37.50%
Drugs92.0680.00%
Public order61.85-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour51.24-44.44%
Other theft31.03-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.6250.00%
Bicycle theft20.620.00%
Possession of weapons20.410.00%
Theft from the person20.410.00%
Burglary20.41100.00%
Robbery10.41-80.00%
Other crime10.21-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4521.21125.00%
Criminal damage and arson169.27220.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.29-18.18%
Public order91.8550.00%
Drugs51.85-68.75%
Robbery51.0366.67%
Shoplifting51.03-16.67%
Other theft41.03100.00%
Other crime20.82100.00%
Vehicle crime20.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2015.24-39.39%
Drugs164.12100.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.29-26.67%
Public order62.27-53.85%
Shoplifting61.24-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.24-16.67%
Robbery31.030.00%
Other theft20.62-71.43%
Vehicle crime20.41-33.33%
Theft from the person10.41-50.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Other crime10.21-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3322.65-8.33%
Shoplifting186.8028.57%
Anti-social behaviour153.71150.00%
Public order133.0944.44%
Drugs82.6814.29%
Other theft71.65-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson61.44-25.00%
Other crime41.2433.33%
Vehicle crime30.8250.00%
Theft from the person20.62100.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3619.97-7.69%
Shoplifting147.4140.00%
Public order92.88-43.75%
Criminal damage and arson81.85-20.00%
Other theft81.65-33.33%
Drugs71.65-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour61.44-53.85%
Other crime31.24200.00%
Vehicle crime20.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Burglary10.210.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3923.475.41%
Public order168.03-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour133.298.33%
Other theft122.6871.43%
Criminal damage and arson102.4725.00%
Shoplifting102.06-23.08%
Drugs92.0650.00%
Vehicle crime21.85-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Other crime10.21-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3722.655.71%
Public order177.620.00%
Shoplifting133.5030.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.68-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson82.47-20.00%
Other theft71.6516.67%
Drugs61.44-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.2450.00%
Burglary30.620.00%
Other crime20.620.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3522.030.00%
Public order177.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour133.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.680.00%
Shoplifting102.060.00%
Drugs82.060.00%
Other theft61.650.00%
Burglary31.240.00%
Possession of weapons20.620.00%
Vehicle crime20.410.00%
Robbery10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 155 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202417
July 202413
June 202411
May 202418
April 20245
March 20249
February 202411
January 202415
December 20236
November 202313
October 202312
September 202313

A total of 453 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 34.85 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202441
July 202424
June 202425
May 202451
April 202442
March 202445
February 202420
January 202433
December 202336
November 202339
October 202337
September 202335

A total of 120 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.23 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
July 20245
June 20248
May 202415
April 202410
March 202416
February 20245
January 20246
December 20238
November 202310
October 20238
September 202310

A total of 112 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 20248
June 20248
May 202413
April 20249
March 20245
February 202416
January 20248
December 20237
November 20239
October 20236
September 20238

A total of 71 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20241
June 20248
May 20246
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20247
December 20238
November 202312
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 132 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.15 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 20249
June 20247
May 20247
April 20246
March 20249
February 20246
January 202413
December 20239
November 202316
October 202317
September 202317

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 18 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
June 20245
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 143 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
July 202413
June 202410
May 202415
April 202415
March 20245
February 20246
January 202418
December 202314
November 202310
October 202313
September 202310

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
October 20231

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20245
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20245
February 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Station Road East
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Bus/Coach Station
    Total9
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. St Andrews Close
    Total8
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Public order1
  • 5. Maynard Road
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Bingley Court
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 7. Castle Row
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 10. Canterbury East
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Rhodaus Close
    Total3
    Drugs3
  • 12. Lime Kiln Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Rhodaus Town
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. St John'S Lane
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 15. New Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Temple Mews
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Greyfriars Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Beer Cart Lane
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 19. Old Watling Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Church Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Creine Mill Lane South
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Tudor Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Martyr'S Field Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Hop Garden Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Lancaster Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Oxford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1