CT20 1QF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CT20 1QF

CT20 1QF, Folkestone and Hythe has recorded a total of 114 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.97 per 1,000 population. This CT20 1QF 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 1QF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CT20 1QF, encompassing approximately 5188 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (-41.54% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (-26.92% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (-34.62% decrease)

CT20 1QF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 24
  • Rendezvous Street with total crimes: 11
  • Sussex Road with total crimes: 6

CT20 1QF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3821.97-41.54%
Shoplifting197.32-26.92%
Anti-social behaviour173.66-34.62%
Criminal damage and arson103.2811.11%
Drugs71.93250.00%
Burglary61.35500.00%
Other theft61.16-33.33%
Public order61.16-33.33%
Other crime21.16-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.39100.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6530.846.56%
Anti-social behaviour2612.53-7.14%
Shoplifting265.01100.00%
Public order95.0112.50%
Other theft91.7350.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.73-18.18%
Other crime41.7333.33%
Theft from the person30.770.00%
Vehicle crime20.580.00%
Bicycle theft20.39100.00%
Drugs20.39-33.33%
Burglary10.39-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6126.9810.91%
Anti-social behaviour2811.7616.67%
Shoplifting135.40-35.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.51-8.33%
Public order82.1233.33%
Other theft61.54-57.14%
Burglary41.160.00%
Drugs30.7750.00%
Other crime30.58-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.580.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5527.56-20.29%
Anti-social behaviour2410.6026.32%
Shoplifting204.63-37.50%
Other theft143.85100.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.70100.00%
Public order62.31-33.33%
Other crime41.160.00%
Burglary40.7733.33%
Drugs20.77-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.390.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6931.0327.78%
Shoplifting3213.3068.42%
Anti-social behaviour196.17-29.63%
Public order93.66-10.00%
Other theft71.73-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.35-70.00%
Drugs51.160.00%
Other crime40.96-20.00%
Burglary30.77-25.00%
Robbery20.58-33.33%
Theft from the person20.39100.00%
Vehicle crime20.39-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5431.611.89%
Anti-social behaviour2710.4122.73%
Criminal damage and arson205.2066.67%
Shoplifting193.85-13.64%
Public order103.66-33.33%
Other theft101.930.00%
Other crime51.93150.00%
Drugs50.96150.00%
Burglary40.9633.33%
Robbery30.770.00%
Vehicle crime30.580.00%
Bicycle theft20.580.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5327.7526.19%
Anti-social behaviour2210.2115.79%
Shoplifting224.2469.23%
Public order154.2436.36%
Criminal damage and arson122.89-14.29%
Other theft102.3142.86%
Vehicle crime31.93200.00%
Burglary30.580.00%
Other crime20.58100.00%
Drugs20.39100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4221.59-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour198.0935.71%
Criminal damage and arson143.66180.00%
Shoplifting132.700.00%
Public order112.5110.00%
Other theft72.12-46.15%
Robbery21.350.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%
Drugs10.19-75.00%
Other crime10.19-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.19-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4823.1329.73%
Anti-social behaviour149.25-22.22%
Shoplifting132.7044.44%
Other theft132.51333.33%
Public order102.51100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.9325.00%
Burglary40.96300.00%
Drugs40.7733.33%
Vehicle crime30.77200.00%
Bicycle theft20.58100.00%
Other crime20.39-50.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.19-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3717.35-36.21%
Anti-social behaviour187.130.00%
Shoplifting93.470.00%
Public order51.730.00%
Other crime40.9633.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.77-20.00%
Other theft30.77-70.00%
Drugs30.580.00%
Possession of weapons20.580.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Burglary10.19-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.19-50.00%
Theft from the person10.19-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5823.719.43%
Anti-social behaviour1811.18-28.00%
Other theft103.4742.86%
Shoplifting91.93-52.63%
Burglary51.7325.00%
Public order50.96-61.54%
Criminal damage and arson50.96-50.00%
Other crime30.960.00%
Drugs30.58-70.00%
Theft from the person20.580.00%
Vehicle crime20.390.00%
Possession of weapons20.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5328.14-25.35%
Anti-social behaviour2510.21-21.88%
Shoplifting194.82111.11%
Public order133.66-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson102.5125.00%
Drugs101.9325.00%
Other theft71.93-30.00%
Burglary41.350.00%
Other crime30.77-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.58100.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7131.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour3213.680.00%
Public order156.170.00%
Other theft102.890.00%
Shoplifting91.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.730.00%
Drugs81.540.00%
Other crime41.540.00%
Theft from the person30.770.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 289 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.23 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202426
July 202428
June 202424
May 202419
April 202427
March 202422
February 202419
January 202414
December 202318
November 202318
October 202325
September 202332

A total of 223 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.15 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202426
July 202413
June 202420
May 202432
April 202419
March 202422
February 202413
January 202413
December 20239
November 20239
October 202319
September 20239

A total of 55 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245
April 20245
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 202310
September 20238

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 41 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20245
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 704 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 54.15 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202465
July 202461
June 202455
May 202469
April 202454
March 202453
February 202442
January 202448
December 202337
November 202358
October 202353
September 202371

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 126 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.69 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
July 202411
June 202412
May 20246
April 202420
March 202412
February 202414
January 20245
December 20234
November 20235
October 202310
September 20238

A total of 112 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 20246
June 202414
May 20247
April 202410
March 202410
February 20247
January 202413
December 20233
November 202310
October 20237
September 202310

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

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

A total of 122 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 20248
June 20246
May 20249
April 202410
March 202415
February 202411
January 202410
December 20235
November 20235
October 202313
September 202315

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20233

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
April 20243
February 20242
December 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total24
    Shoplifting13
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 2. Rendezvous Street
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Sussex Road
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Nightclub
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Guildhall Street
    Total4
    Drugs3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. A2033
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 7. Foord Road South
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 8. North Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Charlotte Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Walter Tull Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Archer Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Grove Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 13. Supermarket
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Alexandra Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. West Cliff Gardens
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Back Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Bayle Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Ryland Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Bellevue Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Bradstone New Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 21. Connaught Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Lennard Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Oxford Terrace
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 24. Mill Bay
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 25. St Michael'S Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Tontine Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Harbour Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 28. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 29. London Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Harvey Street
    Total1
    Other theft1