FOLKESTONE ROAD, CT17 9JU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CT17 9JU

FOLKESTONE ROAD, CT17 9JU, Dover has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.62 per 1,000 population. This CT17 9JU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CT17 postcode area, which has experienced 213 crimes and a crime rate of 9.86 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CT17 9JU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CT17 9JU, encompassing approximately 1508 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CT17 9JU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Approach Road with total crimes: 4
  • Churchill Road with total crimes: 3
  • Lascelles Road with total crimes: 2

FOLKESTONE ROAD, CT17 9JU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson48.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.6550.00%
Shoplifting21.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.33-50.00%
Drugs10.660.00%
Public order10.66-50.00%
Burglary10.660.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime25.97-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences21.33-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.330.00%
Public order21.330.00%
Burglary11.33-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.2720.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.9833.33%
Vehicle crime32.65200.00%
Other crime21.99-50.00%
Burglary21.330.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.270.00%
Other crime43.3233.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.650.00%
Drugs11.990.00%
Public order10.660.00%
Other theft10.660.00%
Shoplifting10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.9766.67%
Other crime33.32200.00%
Other theft11.990.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.6450.00%
Vehicle crime21.99100.00%
Other theft11.33-50.00%
Other crime10.660.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.98-33.33%
Other theft21.330.00%
Vehicle crime11.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.660.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.9850.00%
Other crime21.990.00%
Shoplifting11.33-80.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting54.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.320.00%

In December 2023, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs25.30100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25.970.00%
Public order11.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Drugs10.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%
Shoplifting10.660.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 35 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
June 20243
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
November 20231

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
February 20241
January 20245
November 20231

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
February 20242

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CT17 9JU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Approach Road
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Churchill Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 3. Lascelles Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Maxton Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Church Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1