RIDLEY CLOSE, CT18 7SQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CT18 7SQ

RIDLEY CLOSE, CT18 7SQ, Folkestone and Hythe has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.20 per 1,000 population. This CT18 7SQ 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 7SQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CT18 7SQ, encompassing approximately 1612 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

CT18 7SQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gibraltar Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Pannell Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Aspen Way with total crimes: 1

RIDLEY CLOSE, CT18 7SQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences46.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.48-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.86-33.33%
Other theft11.240.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour58.06-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences43.10-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson32.480.00%
Other theft11.860.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour79.92250.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.34600.00%
Other crime24.340.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour24.340.00%
Other crime21.240.00%
Vehicle crime11.24-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.62-87.50%
Other theft10.620.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.300.00%
Vehicle crime24.96100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.24100.00%
Public order11.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.68100.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.960.00%
Public order11.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%
Other theft10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%

In March 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 offences43.72-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.480.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.68150.00%
Other theft26.200.00%
Other crime11.240.00%
Robbery10.620.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.1033.33%
Drugs12.480.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences32.48-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.86-83.33%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour612.40100.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.72150.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.10200.00%
Other crime31.860.00%
Other theft11.860.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.86-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.240.00%
Other theft10.62-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.720.00%
Other theft21.860.00%
Burglary21.240.00%
Public order11.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20247
June 20241
May 20248
April 20248
March 20244
February 202410
January 20244
December 20233
November 20235
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
May 20242
April 20241
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20247
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
December 20231
November 20236
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
February 20241
November 20233

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231
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 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Gibraltar Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 2. Pannell Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Aspen Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Ingram Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Lewis Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Bishops Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Ridley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Paxton Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1