DOWNS ROAD, CT19 5PS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CT19 5PS

DOWNS ROAD, CT19 5PS, Folkestone and Hythe has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.57 per 1,000 population. This CT19 5PS 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 5PS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CT19 5PS, encompassing approximately 4195 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CT19 5PS area, explore the CT19 5PS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

CT19 5PS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ernwell Road with total crimes: 3
  • St Saviours Close with total crimes: 2
  • Garden Road with total crimes: 2

DOWNS ROAD, CT19 5PS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.57-40.00%
Other theft31.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.71-50.00%
Public order20.480.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.91-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour62.38100.00%
Other crime51.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.19-66.67%
Other theft30.95200.00%
Burglary10.710.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.39200.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.861100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.8650.00%
Vehicle crime20.71100.00%
Public order10.48-85.71%
Other theft10.24-50.00%

In June 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order74.05600.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.67-75.00%
Other theft20.95100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.48100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.9123.08%
Criminal damage and arson63.8150.00%
Drugs31.430.00%
Public order10.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Other theft10.24-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-85.71%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.39-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour73.1040.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.67300.00%
Drugs30.950.00%
Other theft20.710.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Public order10.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.72-17.65%
Anti-social behaviour53.340.00%
Other theft21.19100.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.24-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.0525.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.190.00%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%
Other theft10.24-75.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.390.00%
Other theft44.05100.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.950.00%
Vehicle crime20.950.00%
Shoplifting20.480.00%
Burglary10.48-50.00%
Public order10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.6713.33%
Anti-social behaviour44.05100.00%
Burglary20.95100.00%
Other theft20.48100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In November 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 offences155.96-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour23.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Other theft10.24-50.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences217.39133.33%
Criminal damage and arson45.00100.00%
Other theft20.950.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.140.00%
Other theft21.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.480.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 202412
June 20241
May 20246
April 20244
March 20241
February 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 171 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.15 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 202412
June 20244
May 202416
April 202413
March 202414
February 202417
January 202417
December 202317
November 202315
October 202321
September 20239

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20247
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

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
November 20231

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20247
March 20245
February 20245
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
September 20237

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
September 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
April 20243
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 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
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Ernwell Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. St Saviours Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Garden Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. The Waltons
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Walton Manor Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Albion Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Downside
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Harrow Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Jesmond Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Black Bull Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Walton Road
    Total1
    Other theft1