CT1 3QT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CT1 3QT

CT1 3QT, Canterbury has recorded a total of 85 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.27 per 1,000 population. This CT1 3QT crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CT1 postcode area, which has experienced 577 crimes and a crime rate of 17.81 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CT1 3QT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CT1 3QT, encompassing approximately 5223 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CT1 3QT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 24
  • Canterbury East with total crimes: 6
  • Station Road East with total crimes: 4

CT1 3QT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4016.27100.00%
Anti-social behaviour117.6610.00%
Drugs82.110.00%
Public order51.53-37.50%
Other theft40.96300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.77-33.33%
Vehicle crime40.77-55.56%
Theft from the person30.770.00%
Robbery20.57100.00%
Burglary20.38100.00%
Possession of weapons20.38100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.785.26%
Anti-social behaviour103.83100.00%
Vehicle crime91.91350.00%
Public order81.7233.33%
Drugs81.53-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson61.5350.00%
Shoplifting41.150.00%
Bicycle theft30.770.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Burglary10.190.00%
Other theft10.19-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.87-44.12%
Drugs93.6428.57%
Public order61.7250.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.15-16.67%
Theft from the person50.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.96-66.67%
Shoplifting40.770.00%
Other theft30.77200.00%
Other crime20.570.00%
Vehicle crime20.38-33.33%
Robbery10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Burglary10.19-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3414.74-15.00%
Criminal damage and arson126.5133.33%
Drugs72.30-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour61.34200.00%
Public order41.1533.33%
Burglary40.770.00%
Shoplifting40.77300.00%
Vehicle crime30.770.00%
Other theft10.57-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4014.17-6.98%
Drugs97.6650.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.72-30.77%
Public order31.72-72.73%
Vehicle crime30.57-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.570.00%
Other theft20.38-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.38-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%
Shoplifting10.19-66.67%
Other crime10.19-66.67%

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 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4319.5353.57%
Criminal damage and arson138.23333.33%
Public order112.4957.14%
Drugs62.11-53.85%
Anti-social behaviour61.150.00%
Robbery61.15100.00%
Vehicle crime51.15150.00%
Other theft40.96100.00%
Other crime30.770.00%
Shoplifting30.5750.00%
Burglary20.57100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2813.59-9.68%
Drugs135.3685.71%
Public order72.49-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.34-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.15-25.00%
Robbery30.570.00%
Other crime30.57200.00%
Other theft20.57-75.00%
Shoplifting20.38-80.00%
Vehicle crime20.38-50.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Burglary10.190.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3116.65-38.00%
Anti-social behaviour105.9342.86%
Public order101.9142.86%
Shoplifting101.91233.33%
Other theft81.91300.00%
Drugs71.5340.00%
Vehicle crime41.34300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.77-55.56%
Other crime10.77-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5017.0435.14%
Criminal damage and arson99.57-25.00%
Public order71.72-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.34-12.50%
Drugs51.34-44.44%
Other crime30.960.00%
Shoplifting30.5750.00%
Other theft20.57-77.78%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.190.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3717.80-9.76%
Public order147.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.6833.33%
Drugs92.3050.00%
Other theft91.72125.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.720.00%
Shoplifting21.53-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4117.9924.24%
Public order147.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.6828.57%
Anti-social behaviour81.72100.00%
Drugs61.53-14.29%
Other theft41.1533.33%
Vehicle crime30.7750.00%
Shoplifting30.57-25.00%
Other crime20.57100.00%
Bicycle theft20.380.00%
Burglary10.38-50.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3315.310.00%
Public order146.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.680.00%
Drugs71.340.00%
Shoplifting41.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.770.00%
Other theft30.770.00%
Possession of weapons20.570.00%
Vehicle crime20.380.00%
Burglary20.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 416 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202440
July 202420
June 202419
May 202434
April 202440
March 202443
February 202428
January 202431
December 202350
November 202337
October 202341
September 202333

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20245
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 83 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 202410
June 20245
May 20246
April 20242
March 20246
February 20246
January 202410
December 20237
November 20238
October 20238
September 20234

A total of 94 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20248
June 20249
May 20247
April 20249
March 20246
February 202413
January 20247
December 20235
November 20239
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20248
December 20232
November 20239
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 103 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20248
June 20246
May 20244
April 20243
March 202411
February 20247
January 202410
December 20237
November 202314
October 202314
September 202314

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 92 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20246
June 20244
May 202412
April 20249
March 202413
February 20243
January 20244
December 20239
November 202312
October 20239
September 20237

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
March 20242
February 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20249
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20245
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
October 20232

A total of 40 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 202410
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 16 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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
October 20232
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Bus/Coach Station
    Total24
    Violence and sexual offences13
    Drugs4
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Canterbury East
    Total6
    Drugs3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Station Road East
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Castle Row
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Watling Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Keats Corner
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Nunnery Fields
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 8. Canterbury East (Station)
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Supermarket
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Rhodaus Town
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. St Marys Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Tudor Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Zealand Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Oxford Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Holme Oak Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Holm Oak Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. The Hoystings Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Rhodaus Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Peri Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Hop Garden Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Heaton Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. New Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. George Roche Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. Cambridge Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Martyrs' Field Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Lime Kiln Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Bristol Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Milton Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1