MAJOR CLOSE, CT20 3UZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CT20 3UZ

MAJOR CLOSE, CT20 3UZ, Folkestone and Hythe has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.97 per 1,000 population. This CT20 3UZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CT20 postcode area, which has experienced 361 crimes and a crime rate of 14.93 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CT20 3UZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CT20 3UZ, encompassing approximately 3619 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CT20 3UZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • North Road with total crimes: 4
  • Wesleyan Close with total crimes: 3
  • Gurkha Way with total crimes: 2

MAJOR CLOSE, CT20 3UZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.9722.22%
Anti-social behaviour33.0450.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.830.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.1480.00%
Other theft22.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.55-50.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Other crime10.28-50.00%

In June 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 offences53.87-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour41.38300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.11100.00%
Other crime20.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.55-50.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences95.2550.00%
Other theft32.490.00%
Public order20.83100.00%
Vehicle crime20.55100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-50.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.42-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour31.6650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.830.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.7057.14%
Anti-social behaviour23.04-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.55100.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.14-63.16%
Anti-social behaviour31.930.00%
Other theft10.83-50.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-50.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.1890.00%
Other theft25.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.55-33.33%
Other crime10.550.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.7025.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.76200.00%
Drugs20.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.14-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour22.21-50.00%
Public order20.550.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.80266.67%
Anti-social behaviour43.04-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson31.11200.00%
Other theft10.830.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour74.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.93-66.67%
Other theft10.830.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-66.67%
Other crime10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.490.00%
Drugs20.830.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Public order10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 118 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 20249
June 20245
May 20249
April 20246
March 202411
February 20247
January 202419
December 202310
November 20238
October 202311
September 20233
August 20239

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231
August 20233

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234
September 20237

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

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
September 20231

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

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

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20243
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20232
October 20231
August 20232

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
August 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. North Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Wesleyan Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 3. Gurkha Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Naseby Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Edgehill Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Binyon Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Cromwell Park Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Vincent Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Redmill Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1