LYELL CLOSE, CT21 5JB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CT21 5JB

LYELL CLOSE, CT21 5JB, Folkestone and Hythe has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.89 per 1,000 population. This CT21 5JB 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 5JB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CT21 5JB, encompassing approximately 1741 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CT21 5JB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Bridge Close with total crimes: 3
  • Alexandra Court with total crimes: 2

LYELL CLOSE, CT21 5JB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 offences76.89-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour34.02-25.00%
Public order11.720.00%
Theft from the person10.570.00%

In August 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 offences912.0612.50%
Anti-social behaviour45.170.00%
Shoplifting32.3050.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.72-33.33%
Drugs11.150.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Public order10.570.00%

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 offences88.6133.33%
Criminal damage and arson34.59-25.00%
Shoplifting21.72-66.67%
Public order11.15-50.00%
Burglary10.570.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting613.78-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.44300.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.3033.33%
Public order22.30-33.33%
Other theft11.150.00%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting812.06166.67%
Violence and sexual offences64.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.44200.00%
Public order31.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.720.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.7650.00%
Public order33.4450.00%
Shoplifting31.720.00%
Burglary21.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.15-50.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.57-66.67%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft49.18100.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.30100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.72100.00%
Public order21.15-33.33%
Other crime11.150.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order37.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.72-66.67%
Other theft21.15100.00%
Shoplifting21.15-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.15-50.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.46-33.33%
Shoplifting33.44-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson21.72100.00%
Other theft11.150.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%

In December 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 offences913.20-18.18%
Shoplifting75.17600.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.0250.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.72-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Public order10.570.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.9137.50%
Anti-social behaviour26.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.150.00%
Other crime11.150.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%
Other theft10.57-80.00%
Shoplifting10.57-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.06-20.00%
Other theft54.59400.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.87-33.33%
Shoplifting21.15100.00%
Other crime11.150.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Public order10.570.00%
Robbery10.570.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.720.00%
Other theft11.150.00%
Shoplifting10.570.00%
Other crime10.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 92 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 20248
June 20246
May 20246
April 20246
March 20244
February 20242
January 20246
December 20239
November 202311
October 20238
September 202310

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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
October 20231

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242

A total of 38 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20248
April 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20237
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 5JB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Bridge Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Alexandra Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Boundary Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Frampton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Corunna Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Barrack Hill
    Total1
    Theft from the person1