DEFIANT CLOSE, CT18 7SU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CT18 7SU

DEFIANT CLOSE, CT18 7SU, Folkestone and Hythe has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.17 per 1,000 population. This CT18 7SU 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 7SU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CT18 7SU, encompassing approximately 2320 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

CT18 7SU 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
  • Aspen Way with total crimes: 1

DEFIANT CLOSE, CT18 7SU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.17-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.2950.00%
Other theft21.29100.00%

In August 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 behaviour65.17-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.59-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson21.290.00%
Other theft10.860.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour109.05150.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.31300.00%
Other theft13.450.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In June 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 behaviour43.88100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.72-66.67%
Theft from the person10.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-50.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

In May 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 offences65.6020.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.59-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.86100.00%
Public order10.860.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.1550.00%
Vehicle crime11.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.45-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour22.15100.00%
Shoplifting10.860.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.17350.00%
Other theft13.880.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.860.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.72-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour10.86-50.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

In November 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 offences76.0340.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.02-60.00%
Other crime20.860.00%
Drugs10.860.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Public order10.43-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.15400.00%
Public order22.15100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.860.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.170.00%
Burglary22.150.00%
Public order10.860.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20248
June 20242
May 20246
April 20245
March 20245
February 20249
January 20242
December 20232
November 20237
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 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 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 202410
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

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
July 20241
June 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 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

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 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232
September 20231

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 7SU 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. Aspen Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Defiant Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Ingram Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Bishops Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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