CT18 7FA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CT18 7FA

CT18 7FA, Folkestone and Hythe has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.17 per 1,000 population. This CT18 7FA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CT18 postcode area, which has experienced 62 crimes and a crime rate of 4.23 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CT18 7FA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CT18 7FA, encompassing approximately 2707 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

CT18 7FA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Haven Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Canterbury Road with total crimes: 2
  • Defiant Close with total crimes: 1

CT18 7FA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.17500.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.22-25.00%
Other theft21.11100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.74-50.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.69-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson21.48100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.74-88.89%
Other theft10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour97.39200.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.3275.00%
Other theft12.59-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.48-25.00%
Other theft21.11100.00%
Theft from the person10.740.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.06300.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.48-20.00%
Drugs11.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.69-28.57%
Other crime21.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.740.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.37-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.690.00%
Shoplifting22.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.74-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.43133.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.59-33.33%
Other crime10.740.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.59-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour31.11200.00%
Other crime11.110.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.54-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.590.00%
Shoplifting20.740.00%
Other theft10.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-50.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Public order10.37-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.02-28.57%
Public order33.6950.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.11-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.74-60.00%
Drugs10.74-66.67%
Other theft10.370.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.45133.33%
Criminal damage and arson55.17400.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.85-28.57%
Drugs31.850.00%
Public order21.11100.00%
Burglary20.74100.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.590.00%
Public order12.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20249
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 81 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20247
June 20244
May 20244
April 20245
March 20247
February 20247
January 20243
December 20237
November 202310
October 202314
September 20236

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20232

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
October 20232
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CT18 7FA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Haven Drive
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Canterbury Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Defiant Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Kipping Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Downs Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Swann Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Spitfire Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Blenheim Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Carter Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Woodland Drive
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1