LEA CLOSE, CT21 4BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CT21 4BU

LEA CLOSE, CT21 4BU, Folkestone and Hythe has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.82 per 1,000 population. This CT21 4BU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CT21 postcode area, which has experienced 91 crimes and a crime rate of 5.30 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CT21 4BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CT21 4BU, encompassing approximately 1452 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CT21 4BU area, explore the CT21 4BU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CT21 4BU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brockhill Road with total crimes: 2
  • St Johns Road with total crimes: 1
  • The Green with total crimes: 1

LEA CLOSE, CT21 4BU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.820.00%
Public order22.75100.00%
Other theft11.380.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.51100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.750.00%
Public order11.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.690.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.440.00%
Vehicle crime11.380.00%
Drugs10.690.00%
Other theft10.690.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences23.44-50.00%
Other theft11.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.690.00%
Burglary10.690.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.82-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson12.750.00%
Other theft10.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.690.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.5116.67%
Vehicle crime14.820.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.57100.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.13100.00%
Possession of weapons11.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%
Public order10.690.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.44-72.73%
Vehicle crime12.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.690.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.64120.00%
Other crime27.57100.00%
Public order11.38-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.19-37.50%
Public order23.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.38-50.00%
Other crime10.690.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.64700.00%
Public order25.51100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.38100.00%
Other theft11.380.00%
Burglary10.690.00%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson44.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.750.00%
Public order10.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.690.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 57 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20247
March 20246
February 20243
January 202411
December 20235
November 20238
October 20231

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
October 20234

A total of 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
November 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 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CT21 4BU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Brockhill Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. St Johns Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. The Green
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. New Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Rectory Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Quarry Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1