CT18 8AZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CT18 8AZ

CT18 8AZ, Folkestone and Hythe has recorded a total of 4 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 37.85 per 1,000 population. This CT18 8AZ 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 8AZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CT18 8AZ, encompassing approximately 105 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Possession of weapons: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CT18 8AZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Newington Road with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 1

CT18 8AZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order237.85100.00%
Possession of weapons118.930.00%
Other crime19.460.00%

In August 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order19.460.00%

In July 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime237.85100.00%
Possession of weapons118.93-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson19.460.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences256.780.00%
Possession of weapons218.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson118.930.00%
Other crime19.46-50.00%

In May 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime275.70-33.33%
Public order218.93100.00%
Possession of weapons218.930.00%
Drugs118.930.00%
Shoplifting19.460.00%

In April 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime356.780.00%
Drugs128.390.00%
Public order19.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences19.460.00%

In March 2024, Possession of weapons recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Possession of weapons19.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime118.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences19.460.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft147.310.00%
Shoplifting19.460.00%
Theft from the person19.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences19.46-66.67%
Public order19.460.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences356.780.00%
Other crime228.390.00%
Possession of weapons118.930.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft19.460.00%

In October 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 offences237.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour118.930.00%
Other crime19.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
February 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241

A total of 10 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 1 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CT18 8AZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Newington Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total1
    Other crime1