THE LANCERS, CT20 3FS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CT20 3FS

THE LANCERS, CT20 3FS, Folkestone and Hythe has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.57 per 1,000 population. This CT20 3FS 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 3FS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CT20 3FS, encompassing approximately 3364 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-80.00% decrease)

CT20 3FS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mitchell Street with total crimes: 3
  • North Road with total crimes: 2
  • Gordon Road with total crimes: 2

THE LANCERS, CT20 3FS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.57-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour42.08-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.19-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.43-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour82.6860.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.380.00%
Other crime21.49100.00%
Public order10.590.00%

In July 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 offences115.6583.33%
Anti-social behaviour53.27-44.44%
Other crime11.490.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour96.54200.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.68-53.85%
Criminal damage and arson51.780.00%
Vehicle crime11.490.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.54116.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.86-40.00%
Drugs10.890.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.76-64.71%
Anti-social behaviour51.78150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.890.00%
Public order10.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.6270.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.890.00%
Other theft20.59100.00%
Burglary20.590.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.46-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour22.97100.00%
Public order10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.6533.33%
Criminal damage and arson23.570.00%
Other theft10.59-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.86-35.71%
Other theft32.68200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.890.00%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.137.69%
Criminal damage and arson34.16-25.00%
Public order20.890.00%
Vehicle crime20.590.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-87.50%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.32225.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.8633.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.38300.00%
Public order21.190.00%
Other crime10.590.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.190.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20245
June 20249
May 20243
April 20245
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 131 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 202411
June 20246
May 202413
April 20246
March 202417
February 202410
January 202412
December 20239
November 202314
October 202313
September 20234

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
June 20245
April 20243
March 20243
January 20242
November 20233
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 1 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

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Mitchell Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. North Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Gordon Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Royal Military Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Wesleyan Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Garrison Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Whitby Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. The Rifles
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1