CT2 7BE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CT2 7BE

CT2 7BE, Canterbury has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 135.84 per 1,000 population. This CT2 7BE crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CT2 postcode area, which has experienced 205 crimes and a crime rate of 6.29 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CT2 7BE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CT2 7BE, encompassing approximately 191 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CT2 7BE area, explore the CT2 7BE Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Drugs: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

CT2 7BE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 8
  • Vauxhall Avenue with total crimes: 8
  • Chelsea Road with total crimes: 3

CT2 7BE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting12135.849.09%
Drugs462.69300.00%
Violence and sexual offences320.90200.00%
Criminal damage and arson315.670.00%
Vehicle crime215.670.00%
Possession of weapons110.450.00%
Other theft15.220.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1183.5922.22%
Drugs157.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences15.22-75.00%
Public order15.22-50.00%
Bicycle theft15.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.220.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting994.04-47.06%
Violence and sexual offences447.02100.00%
Public order220.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson210.45100.00%
Other theft110.45-50.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting17125.39-29.17%
Violence and sexual offences288.82-60.00%
Other theft210.450.00%
Burglary110.450.00%
Theft from the person15.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.220.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting24198.5326.32%
Violence and sexual offences5125.39-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour226.120.00%
Other theft210.450.00%
Other crime210.450.00%
Public order110.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.22-50.00%
Vehicle crime15.220.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting19167.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences899.2760.00%
Criminal damage and arson241.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour210.450.00%
Drugs110.450.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting19146.2990.00%
Violence and sexual offences599.27150.00%
Anti-social behaviour226.12-50.00%
Vehicle crime110.450.00%
Drugs15.220.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting10109.7125.00%
Anti-social behaviour452.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences220.90100.00%
Criminal damage and arson210.45100.00%
Other theft110.45-50.00%
Vehicle crime15.220.00%
Drugs15.220.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting862.69-60.00%
Other theft241.80100.00%
Violence and sexual offences110.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.220.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting20141.0653.85%
Burglary2104.490.00%
Other theft110.450.00%
Theft from the person15.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.220.00%
Possession of weapons15.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences15.220.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1383.59-51.85%
Public order167.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences15.22-85.71%
Other theft15.220.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting27198.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences7141.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour236.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson110.450.00%
Burglary15.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
December 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 40 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20245
April 20248
March 20245
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20237

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 189 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202411
July 20249
June 202417
May 202424
April 202419
March 202419
February 202410
January 20248
December 202320
November 202313
October 202327

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
October 20232

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CT2 7BE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Vehicle crime1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Vauxhall Avenue
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Chelsea Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Lambeth Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 5. Vauxhall Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Greenbridge Park
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1