CT21 5RT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CT21 5RT

CT21 5RT, Folkestone and Hythe has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.52 per 1,000 population. This CT21 5RT 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 5RT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CT21 5RT, encompassing approximately 1170 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

CT21 5RT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Seabrook Grove with total crimes: 9
  • Battery Point with total crimes: 4
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3

CT21 5RT 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences714.5275.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.98100.00%
Burglary23.42100.00%
Shoplifting21.71100.00%
Other theft11.710.00%
Public order10.850.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour814.52166.67%
Violence and sexual offences46.83-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.420.00%
Other theft11.71-50.00%
Shoplifting10.850.00%
Burglary10.850.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.9666.67%
Anti-social behaviour34.27200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.56100.00%
Other theft21.71100.00%
Vehicle crime11.710.00%
Shoplifting10.850.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.69-40.00%
Other theft12.560.00%
Shoplifting10.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.850.00%
Other crime10.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.850.00%
Public order10.850.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.830.00%
Theft from the person14.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.850.00%
Drugs10.850.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour24.270.00%
Vehicle crime21.710.00%
Theft from the person11.710.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft25.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.71100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.710.00%
Public order10.850.00%
Drugs10.850.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft25.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.71-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.85-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.850.00%
Other crime10.850.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.42-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.98100.00%
Other theft23.420.00%
Vehicle crime11.710.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25.13-50.00%
Other theft21.710.00%
Other crime11.710.00%
Public order10.850.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.9833.33%
Criminal damage and arson33.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson37.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.560.00%
Other theft22.560.00%
Other crime11.710.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 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
August 20241

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 42 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20245
June 20243
May 20245
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20232
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20243
June 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20244

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
December 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
November 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Seabrook Grove
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
  • 2. Battery Point
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Naildown Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1