HUNT CLOSE, CT18 7FJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CT18 7FJ

HUNT CLOSE, CT18 7FJ, Folkestone and Hythe has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.45 per 1,000 population. This CT18 7FJ 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 7FJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CT18 7FJ, encompassing approximately 2479 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: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

CT18 7FJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pannell Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Haven Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Ingram Close with total crimes: 1

HUNT CLOSE, CT18 7FJ 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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour66.45500.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.4233.33%
Other theft31.61200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.21100.00%
Shoplifting10.810.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.23-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.21-88.89%
Other theft10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour96.45350.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.6366.67%
Criminal damage and arson12.020.00%
Public order10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.84-66.67%
Other theft31.21200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.21-33.33%
Burglary20.810.00%
Theft from the person10.810.00%
Public order10.400.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.05350.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.63200.00%
Drugs11.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.23-66.67%
Other crime20.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.40-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.230.00%
Shoplifting22.420.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.84500.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.42-50.00%
Other crime10.810.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour42.42300.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.61-83.33%
Other crime10.400.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.63-33.33%
Shoplifting22.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.81-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.260.00%
Public order33.6350.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.21-60.00%
Other theft20.810.00%
Drugs10.81-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.020.00%
Public order21.210.00%
Drugs20.810.00%
Other crime10.810.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 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 20242
May 20243
April 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 63 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20245
June 20243
May 20249
April 20242
March 20246
February 20246
January 20241
December 20236
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20243
May 20241
November 20232

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Pannell Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Haven Drive
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Ingram Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Benson Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Proctor Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Kirton Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Kipping Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Downs Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Swann Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Spitfire Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Blenheim Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Carter Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1