SHAFTESBURY AVENUE, CT19 4NS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CT19 4NS

SHAFTESBURY AVENUE, CT19 4NS, Folkestone and Hythe has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.52 per 1,000 population. This CT19 4NS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CT19 postcode area, which has experienced 183 crimes and a crime rate of 6.48 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CT19 4NS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CT19 4NS, encompassing approximately 3988 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CT19 4NS area, explore the CT19 4NS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (140.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

CT19 4NS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Salisbury Road with total crimes: 3
  • Postling Road with total crimes: 2
  • Diamond Close with total crimes: 2

SHAFTESBURY AVENUE, CT19 4NS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.52140.00%
Other theft23.01100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.50100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.50-50.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.76-68.75%
Anti-social behaviour41.25100.00%
Burglary11.000.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Public order10.25-50.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.27100.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.010.00%
Public order20.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.50100.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.51-11.11%
Vehicle crime32.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.75-33.33%
Burglary10.500.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-50.00%
Other crime10.25-50.00%

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 offences95.77-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour32.26-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.75-33.33%
Other crime20.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Public order10.25-66.67%
Drugs10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.5230.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.250.00%
Public order30.750.00%
Shoplifting30.750.00%
Other crime20.750.00%
Other theft10.50-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.51-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson32.5150.00%
Other theft20.75100.00%
Drugs20.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.02-20.00%
Other crime44.01300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.00-60.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-80.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.2733.33%
Anti-social behaviour55.01150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.25400.00%
Other crime11.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.01-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.76-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-83.33%
Public order10.250.00%
Other theft10.25-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2512.0338.89%
Anti-social behaviour66.27200.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.500.00%
Shoplifting31.500.00%
Other theft20.75-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.500.00%
Other crime20.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.52100.00%
Other theft34.51200.00%
Public order20.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.50-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.500.00%
Drugs21.000.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 176 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.54 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20245
July 202416
June 20248
May 20249
April 202413
March 202410
February 202416
January 202420
December 202315
November 202325
October 202318
September 20239

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
September 20232

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20243
May 20243
February 20241
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20245
December 20231
November 20236
September 20234

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20245
February 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20236
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20244
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 2 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
February 20241

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20241
November 20233

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CT19 4NS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Salisbury Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Postling Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Diamond Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Appledore Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Charles Crescent
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Woodfield Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Weymouth Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Shaftesbury Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Salisbury Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Somerset Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Chilham Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Hawkins Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Park Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Parking Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Grange Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Stoddart Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Caesar'S Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Elventon Close
    Total1
    Other theft1