HIRST CLOSE, CT16 2EL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CT16 2EL

HIRST CLOSE, CT16 2EL, Dover has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.68 per 1,000 population. This CT16 2EL 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 2EL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CT16 2EL, encompassing approximately 1778 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CT16 2EL area, explore the CT16 2EL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Other crime: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CT16 2EL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wycherley Crescent with total crimes: 6
  • Fulbert Road with total crimes: 4
  • Hirst Close with total crimes: 3

HIRST CLOSE, CT16 2EL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.6814.29%
Other crime64.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.120.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Other theft10.560.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.1975.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.940.00%
Burglary11.120.00%
Public order10.56-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.19-63.64%
Anti-social behaviour22.25-60.00%
Public order21.12-33.33%
Drugs21.120.00%
Other crime11.12-50.00%

In June 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 offences1114.62175.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.19150.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.8150.00%
Public order31.690.00%
Drugs21.690.00%
Other crime21.120.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.31-63.64%
Public order32.25200.00%
Burglary21.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.12100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.12-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.68-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson46.1933.33%
Other theft22.250.00%
Public order11.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.560.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1518.56150.00%
Burglary58.440.00%
Drugs42.810.00%
Vehicle crime32.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.690.00%
Other theft21.690.00%
Possession of weapons11.120.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.62-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.37100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.25-33.33%
Other crime44.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.250.00%
Burglary21.120.00%
Possession of weapons11.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.56-66.67%
Public order10.560.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.12300.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.69-50.00%
Public order11.120.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour46.19300.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.25-82.35%
Vehicle crime21.690.00%
Other crime11.120.00%
Other theft10.560.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson29.560.00%
Possession of weapons21.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.120.00%
Robbery10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
January 20241
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
March 20244

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20241
June 20242
January 20244
November 20231

A total of 106 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 20244
June 202411
May 20244
April 202411
March 202415
February 20246
January 20248
December 202312
November 20233
October 202317

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20245
May 20242
April 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
March 20242
November 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
March 20245
January 20242

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 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 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20243
November 20232

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241
October 20232

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

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Wycherley Crescent
    Total6
    Other crime4
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Fulbert Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Hirst Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Rokesley Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Colton Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Aspen Drive
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Melbourne Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Galahad Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1