COSSINGTON ROAD, CT1 3HU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CT1 3HU

COSSINGTON ROAD, CT1 3HU, Canterbury has recorded a total of 86 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.97 per 1,000 population. This CT1 3HU 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 3HU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CT1 3HU, encompassing approximately 4306 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CT1 3HU area, explore the CT1 3HU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (22) incidents (214.29% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-57.89% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (15.38% increase)

CT1 3HU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 15
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 9

COSSINGTON ROAD, CT1 3HU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2219.97214.29%
Violence and sexual offences165.11-57.89%
Anti-social behaviour153.7215.38%
Criminal damage and arson103.48233.33%
Other theft62.3250.00%
Public order51.390.00%
Drugs51.16-16.67%
Robbery21.16100.00%
Vehicle crime20.460.00%
Theft from the person10.46-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.23-50.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3819.50111.11%
Anti-social behaviour138.8244.44%
Shoplifting73.02-63.16%
Drugs61.63-45.45%
Public order51.39-37.50%
Other theft41.16-42.86%
Theft from the person30.93200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.70-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.700.00%
Vehicle crime20.46-71.43%
Robbery10.460.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1920.9035.71%
Violence and sexual offences184.410.00%
Drugs114.1857.14%
Anti-social behaviour92.5580.00%
Public order82.0960.00%
Vehicle crime71.86600.00%
Other theft71.63-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson61.63100.00%
Burglary21.39100.00%
Theft from the person10.46-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1815.33-37.93%
Shoplifting144.18100.00%
Other theft83.25166.67%
Drugs71.86133.33%
Anti-social behaviour51.63-61.54%
Public order51.16-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.16-66.67%
Theft from the person20.70-33.33%
Burglary10.46-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-50.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2919.27-12.12%
Anti-social behaviour136.7330.00%
Public order103.02400.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.32-40.00%
Shoplifting72.09-56.25%
Theft from the person31.63200.00%
Other theft30.70-40.00%
Drugs30.70-57.14%
Vehicle crime20.700.00%
Burglary20.46100.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3321.59-15.38%
Shoplifting167.66433.33%
Criminal damage and arson153.72114.29%
Anti-social behaviour103.480.00%
Drugs72.3240.00%
Other theft51.63-28.57%
Bicycle theft21.160.00%
Public order20.46-75.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3920.67-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour109.06-47.37%
Public order82.3214.29%
Criminal damage and arson71.86-22.22%
Other theft71.63250.00%
Drugs51.63-37.50%
Other crime41.16100.00%
Shoplifting30.93-40.00%
Robbery30.70-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.70100.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4826.7054.84%
Anti-social behaviour1911.1572.73%
Criminal damage and arson94.41-18.18%
Drugs82.09166.67%
Public order71.8675.00%
Robbery61.63500.00%
Shoplifting51.39-66.67%
Bicycle theft41.160.00%
Other crime20.930.00%
Theft from the person20.460.00%
Possession of weapons20.460.00%
Other theft20.46-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3120.90-13.89%
Shoplifting157.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.4857.14%
Anti-social behaviour112.55120.00%
Other theft52.55-28.57%
Vehicle crime41.16100.00%
Public order40.930.00%
Drugs30.93-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.70100.00%
Other crime20.46-33.33%
Robbery10.460.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3619.975.88%
Shoplifting158.3625.00%
Other theft73.48-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson71.630.00%
Drugs51.63-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.16-54.55%
Public order41.16-42.86%
Other crime30.930.00%
Vehicle crime20.700.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.23-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3423.22-8.11%
Shoplifting127.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.7937.50%
Drugs102.55233.33%
Other theft92.3280.00%
Public order72.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.63-41.67%
Possession of weapons21.63100.00%
Bicycle theft20.460.00%
Robbery20.46100.00%
Vehicle crime20.46100.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Theft from the person10.23-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3721.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson128.590.00%
Shoplifting122.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.790.00%
Public order71.860.00%
Other theft51.630.00%
Drugs31.160.00%
Theft from the person20.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 99 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
July 20246
June 20243
May 20249
April 202415
March 20247
February 20249
January 202411
December 20237
November 20237
October 202312

A total of 377 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.42 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202438
July 202418
June 202418
May 202429
April 202433
March 202439
February 202448
January 202431
December 202336
November 202334
October 202337

A total of 129 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202413
July 20249
June 20245
May 202413
April 202410
March 202410
February 202419
January 202411
December 20235
November 202311
October 20238

A total of 16 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
February 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20242
February 20244
November 20232

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 68 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20247
June 20248
May 20243
April 20245
March 20247
February 20242
January 20245
December 20237
November 20239
October 20235

A total of 72 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20248
June 20245
May 202410
April 20242
March 20248
February 20247
January 20244
December 20234
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 147 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 20247
July 202419
June 202414
May 20247
April 202416
March 20243
February 20245
January 202415
December 202315
November 202312
October 202312

A total of 73 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 202411
June 20247
May 20243
April 20247
March 20245
February 20248
January 20243
December 20235
November 202310
October 20233

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20243
February 20246
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20247
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CT1 3HU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total11
    Shoplifting10
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Bus/Coach Station
    Total9
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 5. A2050
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 6. St George'S Lane
    Total6
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. St Pauls Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Rhodaus Close
    Total3
    Drugs3
  • 9. Edward Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Ersham Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Bigglestons Link
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Upper Bridge Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Rhodaus Town
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Petros Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Nunnery Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Albert Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Lower Chantry Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. The Hoystings Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Oaten Hill
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Dover Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 21. Vernon Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. St George'S Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Pewter Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Priory Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Nunnery Fields
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Randolph Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1