MELBOURNE AVENUE, CT16 2JH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CT16 2JH

MELBOURNE AVENUE, CT16 2JH, Dover has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.37 per 1,000 population. This CT16 2JH 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 2JH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CT16 2JH, encompassing approximately 1639 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Other crime: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CT16 2JH 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
  • Rokesley Road with total crimes: 2

MELBOURNE AVENUE, CT16 2JH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.37-12.50%
Other crime54.27150.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.050.00%
Drugs21.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.220.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.5414.29%
Other crime24.88100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.220.00%
Burglary11.220.00%
Public order10.61-50.00%

In July 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 offences78.5440.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.27-33.33%
Public order21.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.220.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Drugs10.610.00%

In June 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 offences57.3266.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.050.00%
Other theft11.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.61-50.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Other crime10.610.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour36.10200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.83-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.830.00%
Burglary11.220.00%
Public order10.61-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.76-18.18%
Public order25.49100.00%
Other theft21.220.00%
Other crime21.22100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.98175.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.71100.00%
Other crime11.220.00%
Public order10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Drugs10.610.00%

In February 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 offences44.88-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.44-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.220.00%
Public order10.61-66.67%

In January 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 offences59.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.050.00%
Public order31.830.00%
Burglary21.830.00%
Possession of weapons11.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.61-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.10400.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.050.00%
Vehicle crime12.440.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft12.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.61-93.33%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.590.00%
Possession of weapons29.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
February 20242
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
October 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 80 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 20247
June 20245
May 20243
April 20249
March 202411
February 20244
January 20245
December 20235
November 20231
October 202315

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20242

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
November 20231

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CT16 2JH 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. Rokesley Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Fitness Fields
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Colton Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Kimberley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1