WACHER CLOSE, CT2 7JY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CT2 7JY

WACHER CLOSE, CT2 7JY, Canterbury has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.40 per 1,000 population. This CT2 7JY 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 7JY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CT2 7JY, encompassing approximately 3573 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-52.94% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

CT2 7JY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kingsmead Road with total crimes: 4
  • St Michael'S Road with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3

WACHER CLOSE, CT2 7JY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour108.40400.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.80-52.94%
Public order42.24-20.00%
Bicycle theft21.120.00%
Burglary20.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.56100.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Other theft10.28-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.236.25%
Public order54.76400.00%
Other theft31.4050.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.84-50.00%
Burglary20.56100.00%
Robbery10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.23128.57%
Anti-social behaviour44.48-20.00%
Vehicle crime41.120.00%
Other theft21.120.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Drugs10.28-75.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Public order10.28-75.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-50.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.72-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.9625.00%
Public order41.40300.00%
Drugs41.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.56-66.67%
Robbery10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.47110.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.8833.33%
Burglary31.12200.00%
Other theft30.84200.00%
Bicycle theft30.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.84100.00%
Other crime20.560.00%
Vehicle crime20.560.00%
Public order10.560.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences104.7611.11%
Anti-social behaviour32.80-50.00%
Other theft10.84-66.67%
Public order10.28-50.00%
Burglary10.28-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.95-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.5220.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.68300.00%
Other theft31.1250.00%
Burglary30.840.00%
Public order20.840.00%
Vehicle crime20.560.00%
Robbery10.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.8466.67%
Anti-social behaviour54.20150.00%
Drugs31.400.00%
Other theft20.84100.00%
Public order20.56100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.56-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.5225.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.40100.00%
Vehicle crime20.56100.00%
Burglary20.560.00%
Public order10.56-75.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.16-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.520.00%
Public order41.120.00%
Drugs21.120.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.7233.33%
Criminal damage and arson43.36-33.33%
Public order41.120.00%
Drugs21.12-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.56-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.520.00%
Drugs51.680.00%
Bicycle theft41.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.120.00%
Other theft31.120.00%
Burglary20.840.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
October 20234

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20234

A total of 142 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202417
July 202416
June 20247
May 202421
April 202410
March 20249
February 202415
January 20249
December 20239
November 202312
October 20239

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20242
July 20244
June 20245
May 20244
April 20243
March 20246
February 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
February 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20242
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Kingsmead Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. St Michael'S Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Station Road West
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 5. Dextor Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hales Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 7. Manwood Orchard Close
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 8. St Michael'S Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. St Stephen'S Fields
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Hanover Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. The Spires
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Beaconsfield Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Wacher Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Market Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Charollais Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. St Stephen'S Green
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1