COLTON CRESCENT, CT16 2EP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CT16 2EP

COLTON CRESCENT, CT16 2EP, Dover has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.26 per 1,000 population. This CT16 2EP 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 2EP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CT16 2EP, encompassing approximately 1957 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CT16 2EP area, explore the CT16 2EP Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the CT16 2EP area, visit the CT16 2EP House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Other crime: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

CT16 2EP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wycherley Crescent with total crimes: 6
  • Sheridan Road with total crimes: 6
  • Fulbert Road with total crimes: 4

COLTON CRESCENT, CT16 2EP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.2622.22%
Other crime65.62100.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.07200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.53-33.33%
Drugs11.020.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.7180.00%
Other crime34.60200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.530.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Public order10.51-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.66-58.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.55-40.00%
Public order21.53-33.33%
Drugs21.020.00%
Burglary11.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-66.67%
Other crime10.51-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.80200.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.13150.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.550.00%
Public order31.530.00%
Drugs21.530.00%
Other crime21.020.00%

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 offences47.15-66.67%
Public order32.04200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.53-50.00%
Burglary21.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.020.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.26-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.13100.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.07100.00%
Other theft21.020.00%
Public order11.020.00%
Shoplifting10.51-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2020.95233.33%
Burglary510.220.00%
Drugs42.550.00%
Vehicle crime32.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.530.00%
Shoplifting21.530.00%
Other theft21.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.02-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.15-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.0750.00%
Public order23.070.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.75-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour44.09100.00%
Other crime42.040.00%
Public order22.040.00%
Burglary21.020.00%
Possession of weapons11.020.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-66.67%

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 offences1210.73300.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.130.00%
Public order21.53-33.33%
Shoplifting21.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.02-60.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57.66150.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.55-85.00%
Public order31.53200.00%
Vehicle crime21.530.00%
Other crime11.020.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2016.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson410.220.00%
Shoplifting22.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.020.00%
Possession of weapons21.020.00%
Public order11.020.00%
Robbery10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20246
March 20243
January 20241
December 20233
October 20234

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 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
January 20244
November 20231

A total of 122 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
July 20245
June 202412
May 20244
April 202412
March 202420
February 20246
January 20248
December 202312
November 20233
October 202320

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20245
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20246
January 20244
December 20232
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
March 20242
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
March 20245
January 20242

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 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
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20242
December 20232
October 20232

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 2EP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Wycherley Crescent
    Total6
    Other crime4
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Sheridan Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 3. Fulbert Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hirst Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Rokesley Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Colton Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Aspen Drive
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Melbourne Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1