CT1 3PJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CT1 3PJ

CT1 3PJ, Canterbury has recorded a total of 95 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.49 per 1,000 population. This CT1 3PJ 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 3PJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CT1 3PJ, encompassing approximately 5430 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)

CT1 3PJ 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 3PJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2717.49-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour184.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.3125.00%
Shoplifting101.84100.00%
Drugs61.84-33.33%
Public order51.10-44.44%
Theft from the person40.9233.33%
Vehicle crime40.7433.33%
Bicycle theft40.740.00%
Possession of weapons30.7450.00%
Other theft20.55-66.67%
Burglary20.37-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4521.18125.00%
Anti-social behaviour188.2920.00%
Drugs93.3112.50%
Public order91.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.6614.29%
Other theft61.4750.00%
Shoplifting51.10-61.54%
Burglary40.9233.33%
Theft from the person30.740.00%
Vehicle crime30.55-66.67%
Robbery20.55100.00%
Possession of weapons20.37100.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2017.31-25.93%
Anti-social behaviour153.6866.67%
Shoplifting132.7644.44%
Public order92.3950.00%
Vehicle crime91.6680.00%
Drugs81.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.470.00%
Other theft41.290.00%
Bicycle theft40.740.00%
Burglary30.7450.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Robbery10.18-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2716.02-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.97-40.00%
Shoplifting91.66-47.06%
Drugs81.66-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.47-53.33%
Public order61.2920.00%
Vehicle crime51.1066.67%
Theft from the person50.920.00%
Other theft40.9233.33%
Robbery20.74100.00%
Other crime20.37100.00%
Burglary20.37-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4522.837.14%
Shoplifting178.29-10.53%
Anti-social behaviour153.13200.00%
Criminal damage and arson152.7650.00%
Drugs122.7633.33%
Burglary62.21200.00%
Public order51.1025.00%
Other theft30.92-25.00%
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 42 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4219.70-12.50%
Shoplifting197.73280.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.50-41.18%
Drugs91.8450.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.66-28.57%
Other theft40.92-20.00%
Public order40.74-60.00%
Vehicle crime40.740.00%
Bicycle theft20.740.00%
Possession of weapons20.370.00%
Theft from the person20.370.00%
Burglary20.370.00%
Robbery10.37-83.33%
Other crime10.18-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4820.6260.00%
Criminal damage and arson178.84240.00%
Public order103.1342.86%
Anti-social behaviour71.84-46.15%
Drugs61.29-60.00%
Robbery61.10100.00%
Other theft51.10150.00%
Shoplifting50.92-16.67%
Vehicle crime40.9233.33%
Other crime20.74100.00%
Burglary20.37100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3016.02-26.83%
Drugs155.5287.50%
Anti-social behaviour132.768.33%
Public order72.39-41.67%
Shoplifting61.29-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.100.00%
Robbery30.920.00%
Vehicle crime30.550.00%
Other theft20.55-71.43%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
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 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4120.62-19.61%
Shoplifting207.5553.85%
Anti-social behaviour123.6850.00%
Public order122.2133.33%
Drugs82.2114.29%
Other theft71.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.29-44.44%
Vehicle crime30.9250.00%
Other crime10.55-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Burglary10.180.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5120.6210.87%
Shoplifting139.39-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson92.39-25.00%
Public order91.66-43.75%
Anti-social behaviour81.66-27.27%
Drugs71.47-22.22%
Other theft71.29-53.33%
Other crime31.29200.00%
Vehicle crime20.55100.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Robbery10.18-50.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4623.570.00%
Public order168.470.00%
Other theft152.95200.00%
Shoplifting142.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.5820.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.2110.00%
Drugs92.0350.00%
Robbery21.66100.00%
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 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4621.180.00%
Public order168.470.00%
Shoplifting142.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.840.00%
Drugs61.840.00%
Other theft51.100.00%
Vehicle crime30.920.00%
Bicycle theft20.550.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Burglary10.180.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 468 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202445
July 202420
June 202427
May 202445
April 202442
March 202448
February 202430
January 202441
December 202351
November 202346
October 202346

A total of 141 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.75 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 20249
May 202415
April 20245
March 20247
February 202413
January 202412
December 20238
November 202311
October 202310

A total of 115 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
July 20247
June 20247
May 202415
April 202410
March 202417
February 20245
January 20245
December 20239
November 202312
October 202310

A total of 103 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 20248
June 20248
May 202412
April 20249
March 20246
February 202415
January 20248
December 20237
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 64 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20244
March 20245
February 20242
January 20247
December 20237
November 202315
October 20235

A total of 108 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 20249
June 20246
May 20245
April 20244
March 202410
February 20247
January 202412
December 20239
November 202316
October 202316

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 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 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 20241
December 20231

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20249
June 20245
May 20243
April 20244
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 145 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
July 202413
June 20249
May 202417
April 202419
March 20245
February 20246
January 202420
December 202313
November 202314
October 202314

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

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
May 20241
April 20242
October 20232

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20246
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20246
February 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
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 3PJ 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. St George'S Lane
    Total6
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Bingley Court
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 6. Castle Row
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 9. Canterbury East
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Rhodaus Close
    Total3
    Drugs3
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Lime Kiln Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Upper Bridge Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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. Vernon Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Temple Mews
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Greyfriars Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Beer Cart Lane
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 24. Church Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Tudor Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Martyr'S Field Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Hop Garden Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 28. Lancaster Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Chineham Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Oxford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1