THE ESPLANADE, CT20 3DX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CT20 3DX

THE ESPLANADE, CT20 3DX, Folkestone and Hythe has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 28.33 per 1,000 population. This CT20 3DX 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 3DX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CT20 3DX, encompassing approximately 423 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CT20 3DX area, explore the CT20 3DX Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

CT20 3DX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Battery Point with total crimes: 4
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Castle Bay with total crimes: 2

THE ESPLANADE, CT20 3DX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson328.3350.00%
Other theft27.08100.00%
Shoplifting24.72100.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.720.00%
Public order14.720.00%
Burglary12.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.36-75.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour425.97100.00%
Violence and sexual offences29.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.72100.00%
Other theft14.72-50.00%
Shoplifting12.360.00%
Vehicle crime12.360.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft221.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.72-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences24.72100.00%
Shoplifting14.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.360.00%
Vehicle crime12.360.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour314.16200.00%
Shoplifting17.080.00%
Other crime12.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.360.00%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson14.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12.36-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences528.330.00%
Other theft211.800.00%
Public order24.720.00%
Vehicle crime24.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.720.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson12.360.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour311.80200.00%
Violence and sexual offences27.08-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences628.33200.00%
Other theft514.16400.00%
Anti-social behaviour111.800.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences27.080.00%
Other theft14.720.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.72100.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft29.440.00%
Burglary14.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
March 20242
December 20235
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20242

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
September 20231

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241

A total of 26 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20245
January 20242
December 20236
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20242

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CT20 3DX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Battery Point
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Castle Bay
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Upper Corniche
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Sandgate Esplanade
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1