CT20 1JG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CT20 1JG

CT20 1JG, Folkestone and Hythe has recorded a total of 121 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.93 per 1,000 population. This CT20 1JG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CT20 postcode area, which has experienced 294 crimes and a crime rate of 12.16 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CT20 1JG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CT20 1JG, encompassing approximately 5056 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (-45.83% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (-40.74% decrease)

CT20 1JG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 27
  • Marine Terrace with total crimes: 15
  • Rendezvous Street with total crimes: 11

CT20 1JG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3923.93-45.83%
Anti-social behaviour217.71-30.00%
Shoplifting164.15-40.74%
Criminal damage and arson103.160.00%
Other theft91.98-18.18%
Drugs71.7875.00%
Burglary61.38100.00%
Public order61.19-60.00%
Other crime31.190.00%
Possession of weapons20.59100.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.20-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7236.5924.14%
Anti-social behaviour3014.24-23.08%
Shoplifting275.9358.82%
Public order155.34150.00%
Other theft112.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.18-33.33%
Theft from the person41.980.00%
Drugs40.7933.33%
Vehicle crime30.79-25.00%
Other crime30.590.00%
Burglary30.59-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.59100.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5831.84-4.92%
Anti-social behaviour3911.4795.00%
Shoplifting177.71-10.53%
Criminal damage and arson153.3625.00%
Other theft112.97-21.43%
Public order62.180.00%
Burglary41.19-33.33%
Vehicle crime40.79100.00%
Drugs30.7950.00%
Other crime30.59-25.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6129.47-8.96%
Anti-social behaviour2012.065.26%
Shoplifting193.96-32.14%
Other theft143.7640.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.7771.43%
Public order62.37-45.45%
Burglary61.1920.00%
Other crime41.190.00%
Theft from the person30.7950.00%
Vehicle crime20.590.00%
Drugs20.40-33.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6731.8434.00%
Shoplifting2813.2527.27%
Anti-social behaviour195.54-32.14%
Public order113.7637.50%
Other theft102.1811.11%
Criminal damage and arson71.98-61.11%
Burglary51.38-37.50%
Other crime40.99-33.33%
Drugs30.79-50.00%
Robbery20.59-33.33%
Theft from the person20.400.00%
Vehicle crime20.40-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.40-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5033.22-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour289.89-3.45%
Shoplifting225.5429.41%
Criminal damage and arson184.3538.46%
Other theft93.5612.50%
Public order81.78-27.27%
Burglary81.5833.33%
Other crime61.58200.00%
Drugs61.1920.00%
Vehicle crime31.190.00%
Possession of weapons30.59200.00%
Robbery30.590.00%
Theft from the person20.590.00%
Bicycle theft20.400.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6030.6539.53%
Anti-social behaviour2911.8752.63%
Shoplifting175.7470.00%
Criminal damage and arson133.36-18.75%
Public order112.57-26.67%
Other theft82.1833.33%
Burglary61.58200.00%
Drugs51.1925.00%
Vehicle crime30.99200.00%
Other crime20.59100.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4323.73-20.37%
Anti-social behaviour198.50-9.52%
Criminal damage and arson163.76220.00%
Public order153.1687.50%
Shoplifting102.97-9.09%
Other theft61.98-50.00%
Drugs41.190.00%
Robbery20.790.00%
Burglary20.40-71.43%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5425.9117.39%
Anti-social behaviour2110.6831.25%
Other theft124.15200.00%
Shoplifting112.3783.33%
Public order82.1860.00%
Burglary71.58600.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.38-37.50%
Drugs40.990.00%
Possession of weapons30.79200.00%
Vehicle crime20.590.00%
Bicycle theft20.400.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Other crime10.20-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4619.58-14.81%
Anti-social behaviour169.10-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.16-11.11%
Shoplifting61.58-40.00%
Public order51.1966.67%
Other crime40.9933.33%
Other theft40.79-60.00%
Drugs40.7933.33%
Vehicle crime20.79100.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Burglary10.20-83.33%
Theft from the person10.20-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.20-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5424.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour2010.68-35.48%
Other theft103.960.00%
Shoplifting101.98-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson91.98-25.00%
Burglary61.78100.00%
Other crime31.1950.00%
Theft from the person30.59200.00%
Possession of weapons30.590.00%
Drugs30.59-72.73%
Public order30.59-78.57%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5431.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour3110.680.00%
Shoplifting186.130.00%
Public order143.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.770.00%
Drugs112.370.00%
Other theft102.180.00%
Vehicle crime31.980.00%
Burglary30.590.00%
Other crime20.590.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 293 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202430
July 202439
June 202420
May 202419
April 202428
March 202429
February 202419
January 202421
December 202316
November 202320
October 202331

A total of 201 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202427
July 202417
June 202419
May 202428
April 202422
March 202417
February 202410
January 202411
December 20236
November 202310
October 202318

A total of 56 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20246
March 20245
February 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 202311

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 36 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20246
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 658 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 54.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202472
July 202458
June 202461
May 202467
April 202450
March 202460
February 202443
January 202454
December 202346
November 202354
October 202354

A total of 57 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20244
June 20246
May 20245
April 20248
March 20246
February 20242
January 20247
December 20231
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 135 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202410
July 202415
June 202412
May 20247
April 202418
March 202413
February 202416
January 20245
December 20238
November 20239
October 202312

A total of 114 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
July 202411
June 202414
May 202410
April 20249
March 20248
February 20246
January 202412
December 20234
November 202310
October 202310

A total of 108 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202415
July 20246
June 20246
May 202411
April 20248
March 202411
February 202415
January 20248
December 20235
November 20233
October 202314

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
April 20242
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 18 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20243
February 20242
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CT20 1JG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total27
    Shoplifting13
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 2. Marine Terrace
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 3. Rendezvous Street
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 4. West Terrace
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Nightclub
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Guildhall Street
    Total4
    Drugs3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. A2033
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 8. Foord Road South
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 9. North Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Charlotte Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Grove Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 12. Supermarket
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Alexandra Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. West Cliff Gardens
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Bouverie Place
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Marine Crescent
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Back Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Bayle Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Ryland Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Bellevue Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Bradstone New Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 22. Connaught Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Lennard Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Oxford Terrace
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 25. Marine Parade
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 26. Priory Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Mill Bay
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 28. St Michael'S Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Tontine Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Harbour Way
    Total1
    Burglary1