CT18 7RU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CT18 7RU

CT18 7RU, Folkestone and Hythe has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.57 per 1,000 population. This CT18 7RU 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 7RU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CT18 7RU, encompassing approximately 2693 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CT18 7RU area, explore the CT18 7RU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

CT18 7RU 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
  • Canterbury Road with total crimes: 2

CT18 7RU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 behaviour55.5725.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.8650.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1150.00%
Other theft31.11200.00%
Shoplifting11.110.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.34-55.56%
Violence and sexual offences21.48-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.740.00%
Other theft10.740.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour97.0580.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.34200.00%
Other theft12.230.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.3425.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.86-75.00%
Theft from the person10.740.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In May 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 offences86.68100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.9733.33%
Vehicle crime21.48100.00%
Public order10.740.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In April 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 offences44.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.4850.00%
Other crime21.110.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.37-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.97-42.86%
Shoplifting21.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.740.00%

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 offences74.45600.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.60-33.33%
Robbery10.740.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour31.8650.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.11-85.71%
Other crime10.370.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences75.20-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour22.600.00%
Shoplifting20.740.00%
Other theft10.740.00%
Other crime10.37-50.00%
Public order10.37-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.80-21.43%
Other crime24.080.00%
Public order20.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.74-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.74-33.33%
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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.77250.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.20-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson32.23200.00%
Drugs31.110.00%
Public order21.11100.00%
Burglary10.74-66.67%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.600.00%
Burglary31.480.00%
Public order11.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20246
June 20242
May 20248
April 20244
March 20244
February 20247
January 20241
December 20237
November 202311
October 202314
September 20234

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20249
June 20245
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20236
September 20237

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 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
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 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 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 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20233

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231
September 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CT18 7RU 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. Canterbury Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Aspen Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Defiant Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Ingram Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Shoplifting1