OLD DOVER ROAD, CT1 3JB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CT1 3JB

OLD DOVER ROAD, CT1 3JB, Canterbury has recorded a total of 164 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 35.95 per 1,000 population. This CT1 3JB 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 3JB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CT1 3JB, encompassing approximately 4561 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CT1 3JB area, explore the CT1 3JB Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the CT1 3JB area, visit the CT1 3JB House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (36) incidents (56.52% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (-38.60% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (13.04% increase)

CT1 3JB 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
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11

OLD DOVER ROAD, CT1 3JB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3635.9556.52%
Violence and sexual offences357.89-38.60%
Anti-social behaviour267.6713.04%
Public order165.70100.00%
Other theft133.5185.71%
Criminal damage and arson122.85200.00%
Drugs92.6312.50%
Theft from the person51.97-28.57%
Vehicle crime41.100.00%
Burglary20.88-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.440.00%
Robbery20.44100.00%
Possession of weapons20.44100.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5731.79147.83%
Anti-social behaviour2312.5053.33%
Shoplifting235.04-43.90%
Public order85.04-27.27%
Drugs81.75-50.00%
Theft from the person71.750.00%
Other theft71.53-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson41.53-50.00%
Burglary30.88-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.660.00%
Robbery10.44-50.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.22-66.67%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4132.6664.00%
Violence and sexual offences238.99-36.11%
Drugs165.0477.78%
Anti-social behaviour153.5136.36%
Other theft113.29-8.33%
Public order112.4137.50%
Criminal damage and arson82.4160.00%
Vehicle crime71.75250.00%
Theft from the person71.53-22.22%
Burglary41.53100.00%
Possession of weapons30.880.00%
Robbery20.660.00%
Other crime10.44-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3626.96-33.33%
Shoplifting257.898.70%
Other theft125.4871.43%
Anti-social behaviour112.63-52.17%
Drugs92.4128.57%
Theft from the person91.97200.00%
Public order81.97-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson51.75-61.54%
Vehicle crime21.100.00%
Burglary20.44-33.33%
Robbery20.44-33.33%
Other crime20.440.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5433.1012.50%
Anti-social behaviour2311.8443.75%
Shoplifting235.04-37.84%
Public order135.0462.50%
Criminal damage and arson132.85-27.78%
Other theft72.85-22.22%
Drugs71.53-12.50%
Robbery31.53200.00%
Theft from the person30.6650.00%
Burglary30.66-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.660.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4834.42-14.29%
Shoplifting3710.52164.29%
Criminal damage and arson188.1150.00%
Anti-social behaviour163.95-15.79%
Other theft93.51-18.18%
Public order81.97-11.11%
Drugs81.7514.29%
Burglary41.750.00%
Bicycle theft30.880.00%
Theft from the person20.66100.00%
Vehicle crime20.44100.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Robbery10.22-87.50%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5631.13-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour1912.28-34.48%
Shoplifting144.17-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson123.07200.00%
Other theft112.63120.00%
Public order92.410.00%
Robbery81.9714.29%
Drugs71.75-50.00%
Other crime31.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.66-50.00%
Theft from the person10.22-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.22-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7037.7125.00%
Anti-social behaviour2915.3538.10%
Shoplifting206.36-54.55%
Drugs144.38180.00%
Public order93.0712.50%
Robbery71.97600.00%
Other theft51.53-58.33%
Bicycle theft41.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.88-66.67%
Other crime30.8850.00%
Possession of weapons30.66200.00%
Theft from the person20.660.00%
Vehicle crime20.44-60.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5637.27-11.11%
Shoplifting4412.2841.94%
Anti-social behaviour219.6550.00%
Other theft124.6020.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.6333.33%
Public order82.63-27.27%
Vehicle crime51.7566.67%
Drugs51.10-37.50%
Other crime21.10-60.00%
Theft from the person20.44-50.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Burglary10.22-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6335.511.61%
Shoplifting3113.81-3.12%
Anti-social behaviour146.80-26.32%
Public order113.070.00%
Other theft102.41-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson92.19-18.18%
Drugs81.97-38.46%
Other crime51.75400.00%
Theft from the person41.10300.00%
Vehicle crime30.880.00%
Burglary20.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.44-50.00%
Robbery10.22-88.89%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6240.341.64%
Shoplifting3213.5910.34%
Anti-social behaviour197.0226.67%
Other theft164.1745.45%
Drugs133.5162.50%
Public order112.85-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson112.41-21.43%
Robbery92.41350.00%
Vehicle crime31.970.00%
Possession of weapons20.66100.00%
Bicycle theft20.440.00%
Burglary20.440.00%
Theft from the person10.44-75.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6135.290.00%
Shoplifting2913.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour156.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson143.290.00%
Public order133.070.00%
Other theft112.850.00%
Drugs82.410.00%
Theft from the person41.750.00%
Burglary20.880.00%
Robbery20.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 621 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 51.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202457
July 202423
June 202436
May 202454
April 202448
March 202456
February 202470
January 202456
December 202363
November 202362
October 202361

A total of 231 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202423
July 202415
June 202411
May 202423
April 202416
March 202419
February 202429
January 202421
December 202314
November 202319
October 202315

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 122 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20244
July 20248
June 20245
May 202413
April 202418
March 202412
February 20244
January 202412
December 20239
November 202311
October 202314

A total of 112 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 202416
June 20249
May 20247
April 20248
March 20247
February 202414
January 20245
December 20238
November 202313
October 20238

A total of 355 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202423
July 202441
June 202425
May 202423
April 202437
March 202414
February 202420
January 202444
December 202331
November 202332
October 202329

A total of 47 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20247
June 20249
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20243
February 20244
November 20232

A total of 124 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20247
July 202411
June 202412
May 20247
April 20249
March 202411
February 20245
January 202412
December 202310
November 202316
October 202311

A total of 125 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20248
July 202411
June 20248
May 202413
April 20248
March 20249
February 20249
January 20248
December 202311
November 202311
October 202313

A total of 39 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20248
February 20247
January 20241
December 20231
November 20239
October 20232

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20247
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CT1 3JB 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. Supermarket
    Total11
    Shoplifting10
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Burgate Lane
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Station Road East
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. St George'S Lane
    Total6
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Castle Row
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 14. St Pauls Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Rhodaus Close
    Total3
    Drugs3
  • 16. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Church Street (St Pauls)
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 18. Edward Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Ersham Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Bigglestons Link
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 21. Upper Bridge Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Rhodaus Town
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Petros Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. St John'S Lane
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 25. Nunnery Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Bristol Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. South Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Albert Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Lower Chantry Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. The Hoystings Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1