CT20 3EP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CT20 3EP

CT20 3EP, Folkestone and Hythe has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.62 per 1,000 population. This CT20 3EP 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 3EP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CT20 3EP, encompassing approximately 1203 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CT20 3EP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 12
  • Canada Close with total crimes: 3
  • Gordon Road with total crimes: 2

CT20 3EP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting716.62-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences65.8220.00%
Other theft34.990.00%
Other crime22.49100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.66-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.83-50.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting817.45100.00%
Violence and sexual offences56.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.32100.00%
Vehicle crime11.660.00%
Other crime10.830.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences517.4566.67%
Anti-social behaviour44.160.00%
Shoplifting43.32-33.33%
Other theft33.32-25.00%
Public order22.49100.00%
Burglary11.660.00%
Other crime10.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.83-75.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting619.12-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.99100.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.32300.00%
Other theft43.32300.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.32-50.00%
Public order12.490.00%
Burglary10.830.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1219.95140.00%
Violence and sexual offences69.9720.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.990.00%
Other crime21.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.66-66.67%
Other theft10.830.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences517.45-28.57%
Shoplifting54.16150.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.16200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.490.00%
Public order21.660.00%
Other crime21.660.00%
Drugs11.660.00%
Other theft10.83-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences715.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.82100.00%
Shoplifting21.66-33.33%
Other theft21.66-33.33%
Burglary21.660.00%
Possession of weapons11.660.00%
Drugs10.830.00%
Robbery10.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.830.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.4716.67%
Other theft35.82200.00%
Shoplifting32.49-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.830.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1017.45150.00%
Violence and sexual offences68.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.990.00%
Public order10.83-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.83-50.00%
Other crime10.830.00%
Other theft10.83-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences615.79-33.33%
Shoplifting44.99-20.00%
Other theft33.32200.00%
Public order22.49-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.66-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.660.00%
Theft from the person10.830.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences920.78125.00%
Shoplifting57.48-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour44.16300.00%
Public order33.32200.00%
Vehicle crime22.490.00%
Other theft11.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.83-75.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting615.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.320.00%
Drugs10.830.00%
Burglary10.830.00%
Other theft10.830.00%
Public order10.830.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20245
June 20243
May 20246
April 20245
March 20247
February 20247
January 20246
December 20236
November 20239
October 20234

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
January 20241

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 72 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 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 20245
March 20242
February 20243
January 202410
December 20234
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20232

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
October 20231

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total12
    Shoplifting7
    Other crime2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Canada Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Gordon Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Buffs Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Cheriton Interchange
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Whitby Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1