CT1 3RJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CT1 3RJ

CT1 3RJ, Canterbury has recorded a total of 74 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.77 per 1,000 population. This CT1 3RJ 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 3RJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CT1 3RJ, encompassing approximately 3249 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-4.76% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (18) incidents (157.14% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-27.78% decrease)

CT1 3RJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 20
  • Station Road East with total crimes: 10
  • St Andrews Close with total crimes: 8

CT1 3RJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2022.77-4.76%
Shoplifting186.16157.14%
Anti-social behaviour135.54-27.78%
Public order64.00100.00%
Bicycle theft41.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.23-40.00%
Theft from the person20.92100.00%
Vehicle crime20.62-60.00%
Burglary20.620.00%
Other theft20.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Drugs10.31-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2120.9331.25%
Anti-social behaviour186.4650.00%
Shoplifting75.54-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson52.150.00%
Vehicle crime51.5425.00%
Public order31.5450.00%
Drugs30.9250.00%
Burglary20.92-60.00%
Other theft20.620.00%
Theft from the person10.620.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1618.47-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour124.9220.00%
Shoplifting83.69-38.46%
Burglary52.46150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.54-28.57%
Bicycle theft41.540.00%
Vehicle crime41.23-33.33%
Drugs21.23-50.00%
Public order20.62-50.00%
Other theft20.62-60.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1823.08-40.00%
Shoplifting135.5418.18%
Anti-social behaviour104.00-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson73.0816.67%
Vehicle crime62.15200.00%
Other theft51.85-28.57%
Drugs41.54-20.00%
Public order41.230.00%
Theft from the person31.230.00%
Possession of weapons20.92100.00%
Burglary20.62-50.00%
Robbery10.620.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3025.8520.00%
Anti-social behaviour119.23175.00%
Shoplifting113.39-21.43%
Other theft73.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.1520.00%
Drugs51.85150.00%
Burglary41.540.00%
Public order41.23100.00%
Bicycle theft21.230.00%
Vehicle crime20.620.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2519.70-16.67%
Shoplifting147.690.00%
Other theft74.3140.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.15-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour41.540.00%
Drugs21.23100.00%
Public order20.62-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.620.00%
Vehicle crime20.62-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3023.70275.00%
Shoplifting149.23133.33%
Criminal damage and arson94.3180.00%
Public order62.77500.00%
Other theft51.850.00%
Vehicle crime41.54300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.23-33.33%
Other crime31.230.00%
Drugs10.92-87.50%
Burglary10.31-50.00%

In February 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs812.93166.67%
Violence and sexual offences82.46-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.46-25.00%
Shoplifting61.85-45.45%
Other theft51.85-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson51.54400.00%
Burglary21.540.00%
Public order10.62-92.31%
Vehicle crime10.31-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2021.85-23.08%
Public order136.16225.00%
Shoplifting114.0083.33%
Anti-social behaviour83.39100.00%
Other theft72.46250.00%
Vehicle crime42.15100.00%
Drugs31.2350.00%
Other crime30.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.92-66.67%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2615.0852.94%
Shoplifting68.00100.00%
Public order41.85-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.23-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.23-40.00%
Other theft20.92-66.67%
Drugs20.620.00%
Vehicle crime20.62100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1718.16-39.29%
Public order165.2345.45%
Anti-social behaviour84.92-46.67%
Other theft62.46-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson51.85-16.67%
Shoplifting31.54-57.14%
Drugs20.92-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.62-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2825.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour158.620.00%
Public order114.620.00%
Other theft73.390.00%
Shoplifting72.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.150.00%
Drugs31.850.00%
Vehicle crime30.920.00%
Other crime20.920.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 113 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202418
July 202412
June 202410
May 202411
April 20244
March 20244
February 20246
January 20248
December 20234
November 20238
October 202315

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 72 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242
March 20246
February 20241
January 202413
December 20234
November 202316
October 202311

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20243
January 20241

A total of 259 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202421
July 202416
June 202418
May 202430
April 202425
March 202430
February 20248
January 202420
December 202326
November 202317
October 202328

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20244
June 20246
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 118 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20247
July 20248
June 202413
May 202411
April 202414
March 202414
February 20246
January 202411
December 20236
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20245
June 20247
May 20246
April 20245
March 20249
February 20245
January 20241
December 20233
November 20235
October 20236

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 20242
April 20242
November 20231

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20244
March 20241
February 20242
October 20231

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
February 20248
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20245
May 20247
April 20247
March 20245
February 20245
January 20247
December 20232
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20243
January 20243
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total20
    Shoplifting11
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Station Road East
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. St Andrews Close
    Total8
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Maynard Road
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Bingley Court
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 6. Canterbury East
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 8. Cow Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Elham Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. New Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. The Boundary
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 12. Church Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Creine Mill Lane South
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Tudor Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Martyr'S Field Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Hop Garden Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Valley Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Priory Of St Jacob
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1