CT20 2RY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CT20 2RY

CT20 2RY, Folkestone and Hythe has recorded a total of 103 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.23 per 1,000 population. This CT20 2RY 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 2RY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CT20 2RY, encompassing approximately 4634 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CT20 2RY area, explore the CT20 2RY Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (110.00% increase)
  • Public order: (13) incidents (85.71% increase)

CT20 2RY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 19
  • Muddles Passage with total crimes: 12
  • Claremont Road with total crimes: 10

CT20 2RY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3022.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour216.47110.00%
Public order134.5385.71%
Criminal damage and arson102.81-33.33%
Shoplifting92.16-25.00%
Other theft71.94-12.50%
Drugs61.5150.00%
Burglary31.29200.00%
Other crime20.65-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3020.28-18.92%
Criminal damage and arson156.4750.00%
Shoplifting123.24-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour102.590.00%
Other theft82.16-20.00%
Public order71.7316.67%
Drugs41.51-33.33%
Other crime30.86-40.00%
Robbery20.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Burglary10.22-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3723.958.82%
Shoplifting217.9810.53%
Anti-social behaviour104.5311.11%
Criminal damage and arson102.16100.00%
Other theft102.1642.86%
Drugs62.16200.00%
Public order61.290.00%
Other crime51.290.00%
Burglary51.08150.00%
Bicycle theft11.080.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3420.72-5.56%
Shoplifting197.3435.71%
Anti-social behaviour94.1012.50%
Other theft71.94-12.50%
Public order61.5150.00%
Other crime51.29150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.08-58.33%
Robbery21.080.00%
Burglary20.43-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.430.00%
Drugs20.43-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.43100.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3620.93-21.74%
Shoplifting147.77133.33%
Criminal damage and arson123.0233.33%
Anti-social behaviour82.5933.33%
Other theft81.73166.67%
Burglary61.73500.00%
Drugs51.29-50.00%
Public order41.0833.33%
Other crime20.860.00%
Theft from the person10.43-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4618.9939.39%
Drugs109.93233.33%
Criminal damage and arson92.16-47.06%
Anti-social behaviour61.94-25.00%
Shoplifting61.29-25.00%
Other theft31.29-40.00%
Public order30.65-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.65100.00%
Theft from the person20.430.00%
Burglary10.43-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3318.56-2.94%
Criminal damage and arson177.12142.86%
Anti-social behaviour83.67-42.86%
Shoplifting81.73166.67%
Other theft51.7325.00%
Public order41.080.00%
Drugs30.86-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.65-33.33%
Burglary20.43100.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Other crime10.22-66.67%
Robbery10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3416.6236.00%
Anti-social behaviour147.34100.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.02-30.00%
Other theft41.5133.33%
Drugs40.8633.33%
Public order40.86-55.56%
Other crime30.860.00%
Shoplifting30.65-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.650.00%
Burglary10.65-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2514.67-35.90%
Criminal damage and arson105.39100.00%
Public order92.16125.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.9416.67%
Shoplifting41.510.00%
Burglary30.860.00%
Other theft30.65-50.00%
Drugs30.650.00%
Vehicle crime30.650.00%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3914.8969.57%
Anti-social behaviour68.42-57.14%
Other theft61.29100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.29-50.00%
Public order41.08-20.00%
Drugs30.8650.00%
Burglary30.650.00%
Possession of weapons20.650.00%
Other crime10.43-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2314.03-20.69%
Anti-social behaviour144.96133.33%
Criminal damage and arson103.0225.00%
Public order52.16-28.57%
Shoplifting41.08-20.00%
Other theft30.8650.00%
Bicycle theft20.65100.00%
Drugs20.43-66.67%
Other crime20.430.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2914.46-19.44%
Criminal damage and arson86.2614.29%
Public order71.7375.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.51-40.00%
Drugs61.290.00%
Shoplifting51.2925.00%
Other theft21.08-71.43%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Burglary10.22-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.22-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3618.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour107.770.00%
Other theft72.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.510.00%
Drugs61.510.00%
Burglary41.290.00%
Public order40.860.00%
Shoplifting40.860.00%
Bicycle theft20.860.00%
Other crime20.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 129 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202410
July 202410
June 20249
May 20248
April 20246
March 20248
February 202414
January 20247
December 20236
November 202314
October 20236
September 202310

A total of 432 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 33.23 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202430
July 202437
June 202434
May 202436
April 202446
March 202433
February 202434
January 202425
December 202339
November 202323
October 202329
September 202336

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20245
June 20245
May 20242
March 20241
February 20243
December 20231
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 76 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20247
July 20246
June 20246
May 20244
April 20243
March 20244
February 20244
January 20249
December 20234
November 20235
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 109 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202412
July 202421
June 202419
May 202414
April 20246
March 20248
February 20243
January 20244
November 20234
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 125 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202415
July 202410
June 20245
May 202412
April 20249
March 202417
February 20247
January 202410
December 20235
November 202310
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 60 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20246
June 20242
May 20245
April 202410
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 73 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 202410
June 20247
May 20248
April 20243
March 20245
February 20244
January 20243
December 20236
November 20233
October 20232
September 20237

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20246
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
October 20231
September 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
March 20241

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CT20 2RY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total19
    Shoplifting5
    Public order4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Muddles Passage
    Total12
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Claremont Road
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Police Station
    Total9
    Drugs3
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Manor Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Millfield
    Total4
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Earl'S Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Clifton Crescent
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Trinity Crescent
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Langhorne Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Brockman Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 13. Court Approach
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Clifton Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Cheriton Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Christ Church Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 17. Augusta Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 19. Castle Hill Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Castle Mews
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Grimston Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Curzon Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Hayward Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Trinity Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1