CT21 6HJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CT21 6HJ

CT21 6HJ, Folkestone and Hythe has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.30 per 1,000 population. This CT21 6HJ 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 6HJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CT21 6HJ, encompassing approximately 1232 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CT21 6HJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fort Road with total crimes: 3
  • Reachfields with total crimes: 2
  • Romney Way with total crimes: 1

CT21 6HJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.3025.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.060.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Shoplifting10.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.870.00%
Public order13.240.00%
Shoplifting10.81-80.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting58.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.06100.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.240.00%
Other theft10.810.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting59.73150.00%
Public order34.0650.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.43-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.810.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.92150.00%
Burglary24.060.00%
Public order21.620.00%
Shoplifting21.620.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft47.30100.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.62100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.620.00%

In February 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime24.870.00%
Other theft21.62100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.620.00%
Drugs10.810.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.87-66.67%
Shoplifting21.62-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.620.00%
Other theft10.810.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences69.73-25.00%
Shoplifting34.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.810.00%
Other crime10.810.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.11100.00%
Vehicle crime16.490.00%
Other theft10.81-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.11-42.86%
Other theft33.24200.00%
Other crime12.430.00%
Drugs10.810.00%
Public order10.810.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.680.00%
Other theft10.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%
Shoplifting10.810.00%
Other crime10.810.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20245
March 20242
January 20242
December 20236
November 20238
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 3 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
September 20231

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
August 20241
April 20242

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20245
May 20245
April 20242
January 20242
December 20233
September 20231

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
April 20242
October 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CT21 6HJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Fort Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Reachfields
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Romney Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Alexandra Court
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Hythe
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1