THE CLOSE, CT19 6QB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CT19 6QB

THE CLOSE, CT19 6QB, Folkestone and Hythe has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.12 per 1,000 population. This CT19 6QB 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 6QB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CT19 6QB, encompassing approximately 3520 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CT19 6QB area, explore the CT19 6QB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-61.11% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CT19 6QB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Keyes Place with total crimes: 2
  • Holly Close with total crimes: 2
  • Fleming Way with total crimes: 1

THE CLOSE, CT19 6QB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 offences73.12-61.11%
Anti-social behaviour21.99-50.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.0938.46%
Anti-social behaviour45.1133.33%
Public order31.140.00%
Burglary20.850.00%
Other theft20.570.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.3930.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.69100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.70-25.00%
Other theft20.85100.00%
Theft from the person10.57-50.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.10-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour42.8433.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.140.00%
Theft from the person20.85100.00%
Burglary20.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.97120.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.12-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.85200.00%
Other theft10.850.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.69-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.42300.00%
Other crime21.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.57-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.3950.00%
Public order34.260.00%
Burglary20.85100.00%
Other crime20.570.00%
Possession of weapons20.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.57-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.11-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.84-42.86%
Vehicle crime11.140.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-50.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.2415.38%
Anti-social behaviour74.2640.00%
Other crime21.99100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.570.00%
Other theft10.57-50.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences136.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.690.00%
Other theft21.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.57100.00%
Public order10.570.00%
Other crime10.28-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences134.838.33%
Other crime23.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.57-50.00%
Public order10.28-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.82-29.41%
Public order43.41100.00%
Burglary31.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.85-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson20.850.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.830.00%
Other theft31.990.00%
Drugs20.850.00%
Public order20.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.570.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20247
December 20235
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 159 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.23 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202418
July 202413
June 202410
May 202411
April 20245
March 202415
February 202410
January 202415
December 202313
November 202313
October 202312
September 202317

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
March 20242
February 20241
October 20233

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20232
September 20233

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
May 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
September 20232

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CT19 6QB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Keyes Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Holly Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Fleming Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Creteway Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Plimsoll Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Brabner Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. George Gurr Crescent
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Walton Manor Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Wood Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1