CT21 5GS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CT21 5GS

CT21 5GS, Folkestone and Hythe has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.37 per 1,000 population. This CT21 5GS 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 5GS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CT21 5GS, encompassing approximately 1433 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-70.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

CT21 5GS 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
  • Douglas Avenue with total crimes: 2

CT21 5GS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences38.37-70.00%
Public order22.090.00%
Shoplifting21.40100.00%
Burglary21.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.40-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.70-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%

In August 2024, 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 offences1013.25233.33%
Criminal damage and arson36.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.090.00%
Other crime11.400.00%
Shoplifting10.70-66.67%
Drugs10.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%

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 offences37.67-25.00%
Shoplifting32.0950.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.09-66.67%
Public order21.400.00%
Other theft11.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour611.86500.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.7950.00%
Shoplifting22.090.00%
Robbery11.400.00%
Drugs10.700.00%

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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.6733.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.790.00%
Shoplifting21.400.00%
Other theft11.400.00%
Public order10.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.700.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.88-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%

In March 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 offences67.67-25.00%
Other theft24.190.00%
Shoplifting21.400.00%
Burglary11.400.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.6760.00%
Shoplifting25.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.400.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.8866.67%
Burglary13.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.700.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences37.67-40.00%
Shoplifting32.09-57.14%
Public order32.09200.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.090.00%
Other theft10.700.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting79.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.8866.67%
Public order13.490.00%
Other crime10.700.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.9850.00%
Burglary22.090.00%
Drugs21.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.400.00%
Other theft10.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.700.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting36.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.090.00%
Vehicle crime21.400.00%
Public order11.400.00%
Robbery10.700.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
May 20241
December 20233
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 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 20242
March 20242
February 20242
December 20233
November 20237
September 20233

A total of 59 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202410
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243
March 20246
February 20248
January 20245
December 20233
November 20235
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
March 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
November 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
October 20232

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
September 20231

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CT21 5GS 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. Douglas Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Twiss Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Cliff Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Fisher Close
    Total1
    Burglary1