CT21 4GP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CT21 4GP

CT21 4GP, Folkestone and Hythe has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.51 per 1,000 population. This CT21 4GP 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 4GP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CT21 4GP, encompassing approximately 2115 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

CT21 4GP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dental Street with total crimes: 4
  • The Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Malthouse Hill with total crimes: 2

CT21 4GP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.51-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.84-50.00%
Burglary31.89200.00%
Shoplifting21.42100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.95-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Public order10.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour813.23700.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.78166.67%
Criminal damage and arson73.78250.00%
Burglary13.310.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.47-66.67%
Drugs10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.20-57.14%
Shoplifting31.4250.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.95-80.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.93133.33%
Anti-social behaviour53.3125.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.36-50.00%
Shoplifting20.95-33.33%
Burglary10.950.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Other theft10.47-50.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour48.51300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.8933.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.89-25.00%
Shoplifting31.420.00%
Other theft21.420.00%
Burglary10.950.00%
Public order10.470.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.20-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson31.890.00%
Public order11.420.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.67-36.36%
Shoplifting33.3150.00%
Other theft11.42-50.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.0383.33%
Other theft25.200.00%
Shoplifting20.950.00%
Burglary10.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.6750.00%
Other theft22.84100.00%
Public order10.95-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.47-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.14-55.56%
Shoplifting31.89-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour21.420.00%
Public order20.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.950.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.98200.00%
Shoplifting74.250.00%
Public order23.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.95-50.00%

In October 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary46.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.950.00%
Drugs20.950.00%
Other theft10.950.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20234

A total of 71 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20243
June 20247
May 20243
April 20244
March 20247
February 202411
January 20246
December 20234
November 20239
October 20233

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20241
June 20245
May 20244
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
March 20243
February 20242
December 20233
November 20237

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
October 20232

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Dental Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 2. The Avenue
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Malthouse Hill
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Bank Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Douglas Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Napier Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Marine Walk Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. High Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. A259
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Twiss Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1