CT21 5DQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CT21 5DQ

CT21 5DQ, Folkestone and Hythe has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.47 per 1,000 population. This CT21 5DQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CT21 postcode area, which has experienced 133 crimes and a crime rate of 7.74 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CT21 5DQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CT21 5DQ, encompassing approximately 2483 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

CT21 5DQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fort Road with total crimes: 3
  • Boundary Road with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3

CT21 5DQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 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 offences910.4712.50%
Anti-social behaviour73.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.8233.33%
Public order21.610.00%
Shoplifting20.81100.00%
Drugs10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.64-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson33.220.00%
Burglary11.210.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.4650.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.6150.00%
Public order21.21100.00%
Other theft10.810.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.40-66.67%

In May 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 offences66.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.42300.00%
Shoplifting31.61200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.21100.00%
Public order10.810.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.2420.00%
Burglary22.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-50.00%
Public order10.40-50.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.2466.67%
Other theft32.01200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.210.00%
Public order20.810.00%
Other crime10.810.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.830.00%
Public order21.210.00%
Shoplifting20.81100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.42-25.00%
Shoplifting11.21-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.64-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.61300.00%
Shoplifting41.61300.00%
Other crime11.610.00%
Public order10.400.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.03-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson22.010.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-50.00%
Shoplifting10.40-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.64-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour22.820.00%
Other theft20.810.00%
Shoplifting20.810.00%
Robbery10.810.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.620.00%
Other crime10.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 74 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20248
June 20249
May 20246
April 20246
March 20245
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20235
October 20237
September 20239

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
November 20232
September 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
February 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
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 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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Fort Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Boundary Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 4. Malthouse Hill
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Reachfields
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bridge Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Barrack Hill
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 9. Old London Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Hythe
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Corunna Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Turnpike Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Hillcrest Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Portland Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1