DOUGLAS MEWS, CT21 5JA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CT21 5JA

DOUGLAS MEWS, CT21 5JA, Folkestone and Hythe has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.21 per 1,000 population. This CT21 5JA 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 5JA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CT21 5JA, encompassing approximately 2192 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Burglary: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-63.64% decrease)

CT21 5JA 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
  • Bank Street with total crimes: 2

DOUGLAS MEWS, CT21 5JA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary48.21300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.82-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences41.82-63.64%
Shoplifting21.82100.00%
Other theft10.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Public order10.460.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.14175.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.02600.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.19200.00%
Other crime22.740.00%
Bicycle theft10.910.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Shoplifting10.46-66.67%
Drugs10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

In July 2024, 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 offences45.930.00%
Shoplifting31.8250.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.370.00%
Public order20.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.91-85.71%
Other theft10.460.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour79.5875.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.19-20.00%
Public order21.82100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.91-66.67%
Shoplifting20.91-33.33%
Burglary10.910.00%
Other theft10.46-50.00%
Robbery10.460.00%
Drugs10.460.00%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson610.0350.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.28300.00%
Shoplifting31.820.00%
Other theft21.370.00%
Burglary10.910.00%
Public order10.460.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.84-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson42.280.00%
Vehicle crime21.82100.00%
Burglary10.910.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.460.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.84-11.11%
Shoplifting33.6550.00%
Vehicle crime11.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.460.00%
Other theft10.46-50.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.8428.57%
Other theft24.11100.00%
Shoplifting20.910.00%
Burglary10.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-50.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences76.3940.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.19100.00%
Drugs10.910.00%
Public order10.46-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-50.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.39-44.44%
Shoplifting32.28-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson21.37100.00%
Public order20.910.00%
Other theft10.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.460.00%

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 offences98.6780.00%
Shoplifting74.110.00%
Public order23.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.91-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.7566.67%
Burglary42.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.37100.00%
Drugs20.910.00%
Other theft10.910.00%

In September 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 offences35.930.00%
Shoplifting31.370.00%
Public order21.370.00%
Vehicle crime20.910.00%
Other theft10.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%
Robbery10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20234

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20241
June 20247
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202411
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245
April 20245
March 20248
February 20249
January 20247
December 20235
November 20239
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20242
June 20242
May 20246
April 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 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 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 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
September 20233

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20232

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 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20241
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CT21 5JA 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. Bank Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Douglas Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Napier Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Charlier Mews
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 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
  • 11. Fisher Close
    Total1
    Burglary1