CT2 7LX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CT2 7LX

CT2 7LX, Canterbury has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.23 per 1,000 population. This CT2 7LX 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 7LX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CT2 7LX, encompassing approximately 1368 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Drugs: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CT2 7LX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 6
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 4
  • Library Road with total crimes: 2

CT2 7LX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs410.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.920.00%
Other theft22.190.00%
Bicycle theft21.46100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.460.00%
Other crime11.460.00%

In August 2024, Possession of weapons recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Possession of weapons11.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.730.00%

In July 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary11.460.00%
Other theft10.730.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.65100.00%
Shoplifting11.460.00%
Other theft10.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.730.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.730.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting55.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.650.00%
Other theft10.730.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.390.00%
Public order32.190.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft36.5850.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.1950.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.460.00%

In January 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 theft23.65100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.46100.00%
Shoplifting11.460.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft12.19-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.73-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft48.04100.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.92-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson22.19100.00%
Drugs11.460.00%
Public order10.730.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.890.00%
Possession of weapons35.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.190.00%
Other theft22.190.00%
Public order11.460.00%
Drugs10.730.00%
Shoplifting10.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.730.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 25 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20242
May 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
February 20242
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20233

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20245
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20243
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Library Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Turing Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Giles Lane
    Total1
    Drugs1