CT19 5EL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CT19 5EL

CT19 5EL, Folkestone and Hythe has recorded a total of 63 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.95 per 1,000 population. This CT19 5EL 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 5EL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CT19 5EL, encompassing approximately 6330 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)

CT19 5EL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bridge Street with total crimes: 5
  • Alexandra Street with total crimes: 4
  • Morrison Road with total crimes: 4

CT19 5EL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences259.9525.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.950.00%
Other theft71.1175.00%
Public order61.1150.00%
Drugs40.950.00%
Other crime40.63-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.63-66.67%
Burglary30.63200.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Robbery10.160.00%
Vehicle crime10.160.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.53-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour123.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.90-46.15%
Other crime51.110.00%
Public order40.790.00%
Other theft40.63100.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Robbery10.160.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3611.22100.00%
Criminal damage and arson135.69225.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.050.00%
Public order41.90-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.63-50.00%
Other theft20.32-50.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.53-59.09%
Anti-social behaviour122.84140.00%
Public order81.90300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.26-42.86%
Vehicle crime40.63300.00%
Other theft40.630.00%
Drugs20.63100.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.160.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4410.9029.41%
Criminal damage and arson76.95-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour51.11-37.50%
Other theft40.790.00%
Theft from the person20.630.00%
Public order20.32-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Burglary10.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%
Other crime10.16-50.00%
Drugs10.16-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3410.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson95.37125.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.42-11.11%
Other theft41.26300.00%
Drugs30.63200.00%
Public order30.470.00%
Other crime20.47100.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.160.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences348.5313.33%
Anti-social behaviour95.37-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.420.00%
Public order30.63200.00%
Drugs10.47-50.00%
Other crime10.160.00%
Other theft10.16-66.67%
Burglary10.160.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences308.21-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour104.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.5833.33%
Other theft30.63-40.00%
Drugs20.470.00%
Public order10.32-75.00%
Other crime10.160.00%
Vehicle crime10.16-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3610.4350.00%
Anti-social behaviour105.6911.11%
Other theft51.58150.00%
Public order40.79300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.63-40.00%
Shoplifting30.470.00%
Vehicle crime30.47200.00%
Drugs20.47-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences248.21-47.83%
Anti-social behaviour93.79125.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.4225.00%
Drugs40.7933.33%
Burglary20.63100.00%
Other crime20.32100.00%
Other theft20.32-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%
Public order10.16-83.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4611.3724.32%
Public order67.2750.00%
Other theft60.95100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.95-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour40.63-50.00%
Drugs30.6350.00%
Other crime10.47-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.160.00%
Burglary10.160.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3710.4319.35%
Anti-social behaviour85.85-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.26250.00%
Public order41.11-20.00%
Other theft30.63-40.00%
Drugs20.47-33.33%
Other crime20.32100.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.160.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3110.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour124.900.00%
Other theft51.900.00%
Public order50.790.00%
Burglary30.790.00%
Drugs30.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Other crime10.160.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 415 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202420
July 202436
June 202418
May 202444
April 202434
March 202434
February 202430
January 202436
December 202324
November 202346
October 202337
September 202331

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20244
June 20248
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20236
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 76 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 202413
June 20244
May 20247
April 20249
March 20244
February 20244
January 20243
December 20235
November 20234
October 20237
September 20232

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 115 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.85 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202412
July 202412
June 202412
May 20245
April 20248
March 20249
February 202410
January 202410
December 20239
November 20234
October 20238
September 202312

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
February 20243
January 20245
December 20232
November 20236
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
January 20243
October 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
September 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CT19 5EL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Bridge Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Alexandra Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Morrison Road
    Total4
    Other crime2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Green Lane
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Arthur Street
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Ernwell Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Invicta Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Ethelbert Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Walter Tull Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Archer Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Grove Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 12. Denmark Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. St Saviours Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 14. Garden Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Dover Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Wood Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Albion Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Marshall Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Shepway Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Jesmond Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Black Bull Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Walton Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Peto Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Eastfields
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 26. Dawson Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 27. A260
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Gladstone Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Telford Court
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 30. Rossendale Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1