CT21 5BJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CT21 5BJ

CT21 5BJ, Folkestone and Hythe has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.64 per 1,000 population. This CT21 5BJ 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 5BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CT21 5BJ, encompassing approximately 3009 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CT21 5BJ area, explore the CT21 5BJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-68.75% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

CT21 5BJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Portland Road with total crimes: 2
  • St Leonards Mews with total crimes: 2
  • Malthouse Hill with total crimes: 2

CT21 5BJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.64200.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.99-68.75%
Burglary21.66100.00%
Other theft10.660.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1611.961500.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.32133.33%
Violence and sexual offences42.33-66.67%
Public order31.33200.00%
Shoplifting21.00100.00%
Other crime10.660.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.3133.33%
Criminal damage and arson33.990.00%
Public order11.00-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-85.71%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.6450.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.990.00%
Public order32.33200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.00-57.14%
Bicycle theft11.000.00%
Shoplifting10.33-75.00%
Burglary10.33-50.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour79.64250.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.3375.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.33-25.00%
Shoplifting41.99300.00%
Burglary21.33100.00%
Other crime10.660.00%
Public order10.33-50.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.64100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.33-33.33%
Public order20.660.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.65-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.330.00%
Public order21.00-33.33%
Other crime10.660.00%
Shoplifting10.33-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.65-44.44%
Public order31.66200.00%
Shoplifting21.00100.00%
Other theft20.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences96.6480.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.99200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.00-50.00%
Other theft20.660.00%
Other crime10.660.00%
Shoplifting10.33-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Public order10.33-50.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences55.65-58.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.66100.00%
Shoplifting41.33300.00%
Public order21.33100.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.9871.43%
Criminal damage and arson43.99100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.33-33.33%
Other crime10.660.00%
Shoplifting10.33-50.00%
Public order10.330.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences75.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.000.00%
Shoplifting20.660.00%
Burglary20.660.00%
Robbery10.660.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 93 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20244
July 202412
June 20249
May 20246
April 20248
March 20244
February 20245
January 20249
December 20235
November 202312
October 20237

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202416
July 20241
June 20247
May 20247
April 20242
March 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20243
June 20243
May 20247
April 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 6 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
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 4 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
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CT21 5BJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Portland Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 2. St Leonards Mews
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Malthouse Hill
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Bank Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Stade Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Napier Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Charlier Mews
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Park Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Boundary Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Frampton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Corunna Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Quarry Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Supermarket
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Marine Walk Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. High Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. A259
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1