CT1 2RB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CT1 2RB

CT1 2RB, Canterbury has recorded a total of 100 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.28 per 1,000 population. This CT1 2RB 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 2RB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CT1 2RB, encompassing approximately 5471 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)

CT1 2RB 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
  • Rose Lane with total crimes: 9

CT1 2RB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2418.28-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour184.390.00%
Shoplifting123.2971.43%
Criminal damage and arson102.1942.86%
Public order71.83-30.00%
Drugs61.28-33.33%
Theft from the person51.100.00%
Vehicle crime50.91150.00%
Other theft40.91-33.33%
Bicycle theft40.730.00%
Possession of weapons30.7350.00%
Burglary20.55-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4221.20100.00%
Anti-social behaviour187.6820.00%
Public order103.2911.11%
Drugs91.8312.50%
Criminal damage and arson71.640.00%
Shoplifting71.28-50.00%
Other theft61.2850.00%
Theft from the person51.10150.00%
Burglary40.91-33.33%
Robbery20.73100.00%
Other crime20.370.00%
Possession of weapons20.37100.00%
Vehicle crime20.37-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2117.91-27.59%
Anti-social behaviour153.8436.36%
Shoplifting142.747.69%
Public order92.5650.00%
Drugs81.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.46-22.22%
Vehicle crime61.2820.00%
Burglary61.10200.00%
Bicycle theft41.10300.00%
Other theft40.73-42.86%
Theft from the person20.73-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Robbery10.18-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2919.01-42.00%
Shoplifting135.30-31.58%
Anti-social behaviour112.38-31.25%
Criminal damage and arson92.01-35.71%
Drugs81.64-38.46%
Theft from the person81.460.00%
Other theft71.46133.33%
Public order61.280.00%
Vehicle crime51.1066.67%
Robbery20.91100.00%
Other crime20.37100.00%
Burglary20.37-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5024.3113.64%
Shoplifting199.14-5.00%
Anti-social behaviour163.47128.57%
Criminal damage and arson142.9227.27%
Drugs132.5644.44%
Public order62.38-14.29%
Burglary61.10200.00%
Other theft31.10-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.55-25.00%
Bicycle theft10.55-50.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4421.202.33%
Shoplifting208.04185.71%
Criminal damage and arson113.66-35.29%
Drugs92.0180.00%
Public order71.64-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour71.28-22.22%
Other theft41.280.00%
Vehicle crime40.7333.33%
Bicycle theft20.730.00%
Possession of weapons20.370.00%
Theft from the person20.37100.00%
Burglary20.37100.00%
Robbery10.37-85.71%
Other crime10.18-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4319.7448.28%
Criminal damage and arson177.86240.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.11-18.18%
Public order91.6428.57%
Robbery71.64133.33%
Shoplifting71.280.00%
Drugs51.28-70.59%
Other theft40.91100.00%
Vehicle crime30.7350.00%
Other crime20.55100.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Burglary10.180.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2915.72-29.27%
Drugs175.30112.50%
Anti-social behaviour113.11-15.38%
Public order72.01-50.00%
Shoplifting71.28-70.83%
Criminal damage and arson51.28-16.67%
Robbery30.910.00%
Other theft20.55-75.00%
Vehicle crime20.37-33.33%
Theft from the person10.37-50.00%
Burglary10.180.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4122.30-12.77%
Shoplifting247.4950.00%
Public order144.3955.56%
Anti-social behaviour132.5662.50%
Drugs82.3814.29%
Other theft81.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.46-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.1050.00%
Theft from the person20.550.00%
Other crime10.37-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Burglary10.180.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4721.024.44%
Shoplifting168.59-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.92-9.09%
Public order91.83-47.06%
Anti-social behaviour81.64-46.67%
Other theft81.46-50.00%
Drugs71.46-22.22%
Other crime31.28200.00%
Theft from the person20.550.00%
Vehicle crime20.37100.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Robbery10.18-50.00%
Burglary10.180.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4525.22-2.17%
Shoplifting208.2217.65%
Public order173.660.00%
Other theft163.1177.78%
Anti-social behaviour152.9225.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.7410.00%
Drugs92.0150.00%
Robbery21.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.18-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4622.840.00%
Public order178.410.00%
Shoplifting173.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.190.00%
Other theft91.830.00%
Drugs61.640.00%
Vehicle crime31.100.00%
Robbery20.550.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 153 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202418
July 202415
June 202411
May 202416
April 20247
March 20249
February 202411
January 202413
December 20238
November 202315
October 202312

A total of 461 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202442
July 202421
June 202429
May 202450
April 202444
March 202443
February 202429
January 202441
December 202347
November 202345
October 202346

A total of 117 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
July 20247
June 20249
May 202414
April 202411
March 202417
February 20245
January 20246
December 202310
November 202311
October 202310

A total of 105 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 20248
June 20248
May 202413
April 20249
March 20245
February 202417
January 20248
December 20237
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 75 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20244
June 20247
May 20243
April 20244
March 20244
February 20242
January 20248
December 20238
November 202316
October 20239

A total of 118 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
July 20249
June 20246
May 20246
April 20247
March 20249
February 20247
January 202414
December 20239
November 202317
October 202317

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 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

A total of 29 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20242
June 20248
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20246
June 20245
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 176 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20247
July 202414
June 202413
May 202419
April 202420
March 20247
February 20247
January 202424
December 202316
November 202320
October 202317

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 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

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20247
February 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CT1 2RB 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. Rose Lane
    Total9
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. St Andrews Close
    Total8
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. St George'S Lane
    Total6
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Lime Kiln Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Rhodaus Town
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Petros Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. St John'S Lane
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 17. New Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Nunnery Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Bristol Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Temple Mews
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Greyfriars Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Beer Cart Lane
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 23. Old Watling Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Church Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Creine Mill Lane South
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Tudor Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Martyr'S Field Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Hop Garden Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 29. Lancaster Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Oxford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1