THE LINCES, CT16 2BQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CT16 2BQ

THE LINCES, CT16 2BQ, Dover has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.47 per 1,000 population. This CT16 2BQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CT16 postcode area, which has experienced 282 crimes and a crime rate of 12.63 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CT16 2BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CT16 2BQ, encompassing approximately 2449 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (54.55% increase)
  • Other crime: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

CT16 2BQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wycherley Crescent with total crimes: 6
  • Auckland Crescent with total crimes: 6
  • Sheridan Road with total crimes: 6

THE LINCES, CT16 2BQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.4754.55%
Other crime56.9425.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.04200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.22-40.00%
Drugs21.220.00%
Other theft20.82-33.33%
Theft from the person10.820.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.02-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour54.49-37.50%
Other crime42.04100.00%
Other theft31.630.00%
Vehicle crime11.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-50.00%
Burglary10.41-50.00%
Public order10.41-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.25-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.9060.00%
Public order23.27-33.33%
Burglary20.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.820.00%
Other crime20.820.00%
Drugs20.820.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.2550.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.1266.67%
Public order32.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.22-50.00%
Drugs20.820.00%
Other crime20.82100.00%
Possession of weapons10.820.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.21-47.37%
Criminal damage and arson44.08-42.86%
Burglary31.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.22-25.00%
Public order31.220.00%
Bicycle theft11.220.00%
Other crime10.41-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1915.92-17.39%
Criminal damage and arson77.76250.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.8633.33%
Public order31.63200.00%
Other theft31.2250.00%
Other crime21.22100.00%
Shoplifting10.82-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2318.37228.57%
Vehicle crime49.39300.00%
Drugs41.63300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.63-50.00%
Other theft21.22100.00%
Shoplifting20.820.00%
Burglary20.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.82100.00%
Other crime10.820.00%
Public order10.41-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.17-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.8620.00%
Public order32.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.22-50.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Drugs10.41-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.88-17.65%
Anti-social behaviour55.7266.67%
Other crime42.040.00%
Public order31.63200.00%
Drugs21.22100.00%
Burglary20.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.82-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.820.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.84142.86%
Criminal damage and arson56.94150.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.04-40.00%
Bicycle theft11.220.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-50.00%
Public order10.41-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.860.00%
Public order32.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.220.00%
Vehicle crime20.820.00%
Other theft10.820.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20247
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20244

A total of 152 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.82 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202411
July 202412
June 202415
May 202410
April 202419
March 202423
February 20247
January 202414
December 202317
November 20237

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20248
June 20245
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20246
January 20245
December 20233
November 20235

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20244
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20243
March 20242
January 20242

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CT16 2BQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Wycherley Crescent
    Total6
    Other crime4
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Auckland Crescent
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Sheridan Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 4. Fulbert Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hirst Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Rokesley Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Colton Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Toronto Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Winnipeg Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Selkirk Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Kimberley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Roosevelt Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1