THE BAYLE, CT20 1SJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CT20 1SJ

THE BAYLE, CT20 1SJ, Folkestone and Hythe has recorded a total of 192 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 36.80 per 1,000 population. This CT20 1SJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CT20 postcode area, which has experienced 361 crimes and a crime rate of 14.93 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CT20 1SJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CT20 1SJ, encompassing approximately 5216 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (76) incidents (24.59% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (-21.05% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (27) incidents (58.82% increase)

CT20 1SJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 37
  • Marine Terrace with total crimes: 16
  • West Terrace with total crimes: 12

THE BAYLE, CT20 1SJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7636.8024.59%
Anti-social behaviour3014.57-21.05%
Shoplifting275.7558.82%
Public order155.1866.67%
Other theft132.8818.18%
Criminal damage and arson102.49-33.33%
Drugs51.92150.00%
Vehicle crime30.96-25.00%
Other crime30.580.00%
Bicycle theft30.58200.00%
Burglary30.58-25.00%
Theft from the person30.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6131.63-3.17%
Anti-social behaviour3811.6972.73%
Shoplifting177.28-10.53%
Criminal damage and arson153.2636.36%
Other theft112.88-21.43%
Public order92.1150.00%
Burglary41.73-33.33%
Vehicle crime40.77100.00%
Other crime30.77-25.00%
Drugs20.58-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6329.71-3.08%
Anti-social behaviour2212.084.76%
Shoplifting194.22-32.14%
Other theft143.6440.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.6837.50%
Public order62.11-50.00%
Burglary61.1520.00%
Other crime41.150.00%
Drugs40.77-33.33%
Theft from the person30.7750.00%
Vehicle crime20.580.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6531.8227.45%
Shoplifting2812.4621.74%
Anti-social behaviour215.37-32.26%
Public order124.0350.00%
Other theft102.30-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson81.92-50.00%
Drugs61.530.00%
Burglary51.15-37.50%
Other crime40.96-20.00%
Robbery20.77-33.33%
Theft from the person20.380.00%
Vehicle crime20.38-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.38-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5132.97-12.07%
Anti-social behaviour319.783.33%
Shoplifting235.9435.29%
Criminal damage and arson164.4114.29%
Other theft113.0737.50%
Public order82.11-20.00%
Burglary81.5333.33%
Drugs61.5350.00%
Other crime51.15150.00%
Vehicle crime30.960.00%
Possession of weapons30.58200.00%
Robbery30.580.00%
Theft from the person20.580.00%
Bicycle theft20.380.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5829.3328.89%
Anti-social behaviour3011.1287.50%
Shoplifting175.7570.00%
Criminal damage and arson143.26-12.50%
Public order102.68-33.33%
Other theft81.9260.00%
Burglary61.53200.00%
Drugs41.15-33.33%
Vehicle crime30.77200.00%
Other crime20.58100.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4523.19-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson168.63300.00%
Anti-social behaviour163.07-27.27%
Public order153.0787.50%
Shoplifting102.88-9.09%
Drugs61.9250.00%
Other theft51.15-58.33%
Robbery20.960.00%
Burglary20.38-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.38-50.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.19-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5525.3022.22%
Anti-social behaviour2210.5437.50%
Other theft124.22200.00%
Shoplifting112.3083.33%
Public order82.1160.00%
Burglary71.53600.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.34-33.33%
Drugs40.770.00%
Possession of weapons30.77200.00%
Vehicle crime20.580.00%
Bicycle theft20.380.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Other crime10.19-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4518.40-13.46%
Anti-social behaviour168.63-5.88%
Criminal damage and arson63.07-33.33%
Shoplifting61.15-40.00%
Public order51.1566.67%
Other crime40.9633.33%
Other theft40.77-55.56%
Drugs40.7733.33%
Vehicle crime20.77100.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Burglary10.19-66.67%
Theft from the person10.19-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.19-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5222.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour179.97-48.48%
Shoplifting103.26-44.44%
Other theft91.92-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.73-10.00%
Burglary31.730.00%
Other crime30.5850.00%
Theft from the person30.58200.00%
Possession of weapons30.580.00%
Drugs30.58-72.73%
Public order30.58-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.19-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5230.29-28.77%
Anti-social behaviour339.97-13.16%
Shoplifting186.3363.64%
Public order153.45-21.05%
Drugs112.8857.14%
Criminal damage and arson102.1111.11%
Other theft101.920.00%
Vehicle crime31.9250.00%
Burglary30.5850.00%
Other crime20.58-60.00%
Theft from the person10.38-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7335.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour3813.990.00%
Public order197.280.00%
Shoplifting113.640.00%
Other theft102.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.920.00%
Drugs71.730.00%
Other crime51.340.00%
Theft from the person30.960.00%
Robbery30.580.00%
Burglary20.580.00%
Bicycle theft20.380.00%
Vehicle crime20.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 696 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 58.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202476
July 202461
June 202463
May 202465
April 202451
March 202458
February 202445
January 202455
December 202345
November 202352
October 202352
September 202373

A total of 314 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202430
July 202438
June 202422
May 202421
April 202431
March 202430
February 202416
January 202422
December 202316
November 202317
October 202333
September 202338

A total of 117 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 202411
June 202414
May 202410
April 202411
March 20248
February 20245
January 202412
December 20234
November 20239
October 202310
September 202310

A total of 62 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
June 20244
May 20246
April 20246
March 20244
February 20246
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 202311
September 20237

A total of 128 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 202415
June 202411
May 20248
April 202416
March 202414
February 202416
January 20244
December 20236
November 20239
October 202310
September 20239

A total of 125 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
July 20249
June 20246
May 202412
April 20248
March 202410
February 202415
January 20248
December 20235
November 20233
October 202315
September 202319

A total of 197 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202427
July 202417
June 202419
May 202428
April 202423
March 202417
February 202410
January 202411
December 20236
November 202310
October 202318
September 202311

A total of 37 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20245
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20246
May 20245
April 20248
March 20246
February 20242
January 20247
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 20 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 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 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
September 20233

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total37
    Shoplifting14
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Marine Terrace
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. West Terrace
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Bellevue Street
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 5. Alexandra Gardens
    Total9
    Shoplifting7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Bouverie Place
    Total9
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bouverie Square
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Shopping Area
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Nightclub
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft1
  • 10. Marine Parade
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 11. Margaret Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 12. Charlotte Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 13. Supermarket
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Guildhall Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. A2033
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Albion Villas
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 17. Rendezvous Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. North Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Harbour Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Victoria Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Gloucester Place
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Back Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Bayle Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Church Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Foord Road South
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 26. Tontine Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 27. Saffron'S Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. The Durlocks
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Harvey Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Mount Pleasant Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2