CHURCH ROAD, CT20 3EL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CT20 3EL

CHURCH ROAD, CT20 3EL, Folkestone and Hythe has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.81 per 1,000 population. This CT20 3EL 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 3EL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CT20 3EL, encompassing approximately 3063 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)

CT20 3EL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 11
  • Mitchell Street with total crimes: 3
  • Gordon Road with total crimes: 2

CHURCH ROAD, CT20 3EL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.810.00%
Shoplifting72.61-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour42.29-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson41.31-20.00%
Other theft21.310.00%
Other crime10.65-50.00%
Public order10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.45-20.00%
Shoplifting82.61100.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.6175.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.29400.00%
Other crime21.63100.00%
Public order10.65-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.49150.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.26-55.56%
Shoplifting41.31-33.33%
Other theft31.310.00%
Public order20.98100.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-75.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour99.79350.00%
Shoplifting62.94-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.31-77.78%
Other theft31.31200.00%
Vehicle crime20.98-33.33%
Public order10.65-50.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.3863.64%
Shoplifting125.88200.00%
Vehicle crime33.92200.00%
Public order20.98-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.65-60.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.77-47.62%
Anti-social behaviour53.5925.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.6366.67%
Shoplifting41.63100.00%
Public order41.31300.00%
Vehicle crime11.31-50.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Other theft10.33-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.06110.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.86100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.310.00%
Other theft30.98-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.980.00%
Shoplifting20.65-33.33%
Burglary20.65100.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.18-33.33%
Other theft43.26100.00%
Shoplifting31.31-70.00%
Vehicle crime20.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.65-33.33%
Burglary10.650.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.100.00%
Shoplifting104.90150.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.26200.00%
Other theft20.98-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.650.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.14-34.78%
Other theft64.90200.00%
Shoplifting41.96-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.31-50.00%
Public order10.33-50.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2313.3843.75%
Shoplifting57.51-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.98-50.00%
Public order20.650.00%
Vehicle crime20.65100.00%
Other theft20.65-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.0823.08%
Shoplifting65.22100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.96-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson31.310.00%
Other theft30.9850.00%
Public order20.980.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.290.00%
Shoplifting30.980.00%
Other theft20.980.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20244
June 20249
May 20242
April 20245
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 172 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.23 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
July 202410
June 20244
May 202418
April 202411
March 202421
February 202410
January 202415
December 202315
November 202323
October 202316
September 202313

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20236
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 74 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 20244
June 20246
May 202412
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 202410
December 20234
November 20235
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total11
    Shoplifting7
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Mitchell Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Gordon Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Taylor Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Royal Military Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Wesleyan Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Garrison Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Chilham Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Hawkins Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Cheriton Interchange
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Whitby Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. The Rifles
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Parking Area
    Total1
    Public order1