CT20 2TZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CT20 2TZ

CT20 2TZ, Folkestone and Hythe has recorded a total of 49 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.63 per 1,000 population. This CT20 2TZ 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 2TZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CT20 2TZ, encompassing approximately 2495 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-17.65% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)

CT20 2TZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Claremont Road with total crimes: 10
  • Police Station with total crimes: 9

CT20 2TZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1419.63-17.65%
Anti-social behaviour95.6128.57%
Public order83.61100.00%
Drugs43.2133.33%
Other theft31.60-50.00%
Shoplifting31.20-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.20-83.33%
Other crime20.80100.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1724.04-19.05%
Criminal damage and arson126.81100.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.810.00%
Other theft62.800.00%
Shoplifting62.40-25.00%
Public order42.40-20.00%
Drugs31.600.00%
Robbery21.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%
Other crime10.40-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2126.45-4.55%
Shoplifting88.4133.33%
Anti-social behaviour73.21-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson62.8020.00%
Other theft62.400.00%
Burglary62.40500.00%
Public order52.40-16.67%
Drugs32.0050.00%
Other crime21.20-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2225.24-18.52%
Anti-social behaviour98.8280.00%
Other theft63.6150.00%
Public order62.400.00%
Shoplifting62.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.40-64.29%
Other crime32.000.00%
Robbery21.200.00%
Drugs20.80-33.33%
Burglary10.80-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2724.843.85%
Criminal damage and arson1410.82100.00%
Public order65.61200.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.40-16.67%
Other theft42.0033.33%
Drugs31.60-50.00%
Burglary21.20100.00%
Theft from the person10.800.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2623.2444.44%
Criminal damage and arson710.42-50.00%
Drugs62.80100.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.400.00%
Shoplifting42.400.00%
Other theft31.600.00%
Bicycle theft21.200.00%
Public order20.80-33.33%
Theft from the person10.800.00%
Burglary10.40-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1822.04-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson147.21100.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.61-25.00%
Shoplifting42.40300.00%
Public order31.600.00%
Drugs31.200.00%
Other theft31.200.00%
Burglary21.20100.00%
Robbery10.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2822.8475.00%
Anti-social behaviour811.2233.33%
Criminal damage and arson73.2116.67%
Drugs32.8050.00%
Public order31.20-57.14%
Other theft31.20200.00%
Vehicle crime21.20100.00%
Shoplifting10.800.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1616.03-20.00%
Public order76.41250.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.80200.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.4020.00%
Drugs22.40-33.33%
Shoplifting10.800.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.2242.86%
Anti-social behaviour58.01150.00%
Drugs32.0050.00%
Public order21.20-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.80-75.00%
Burglary10.800.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.23-17.65%
Criminal damage and arson85.6114.29%
Public order53.210.00%
Shoplifting32.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.20-50.00%
Drugs20.80-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.800.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1718.83-26.09%
Drugs76.8175.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.80133.33%
Public order52.8066.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.00-33.33%
Shoplifting31.600.00%
Possession of weapons11.200.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Other crime10.40-66.67%
Other theft10.40-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2318.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour69.220.00%
Drugs42.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.600.00%
Public order31.200.00%
Other theft31.200.00%
Other crime31.200.00%
Bicycle theft11.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 80 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 20247
June 20249
May 20245
April 20246
March 20246
February 20248
January 20246
December 20235
November 20232
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 263 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.23 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202417
July 202421
June 202422
May 202427
April 202426
March 202418
February 202428
January 202416
December 202320
November 202314
October 202317
September 202323

A total of 45 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20246
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20246
June 20246
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 59 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20245
June 20246
May 20246
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20247
December 20232
November 20235
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 39 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20248
June 20246
April 20244
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20246
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 93 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202412
July 20246
June 20245
May 202414
April 20247
March 202414
February 20247
January 20246
December 20232
November 20238
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
February 20241
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total10
    Shoplifting3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Claremont Road
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Police Station
    Total9
    Drugs3
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Court Approach
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Radnor Park West
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Radnor Park Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Castle Hill Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Castle Mews
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Grimston Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Marten Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Curzon Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Hayward Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Wilton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1