CT2 7RB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CT2 7RB

CT2 7RB, Canterbury has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 93.19 per 1,000 population. This CT2 7RB 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 7RB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CT2 7RB, encompassing approximately 225 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Drugs: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CT2 7RB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Vauxhall Avenue with total crimes: 8
  • Chelsea Road with total crimes: 3
  • Lambeth Road with total crimes: 3

CT2 7RB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting893.1933.33%
Drugs435.50300.00%
Violence and sexual offences317.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson313.310.00%
Possession of weapons113.310.00%
Vehicle crime14.440.00%
Other theft14.440.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting644.38-14.29%
Drugs126.630.00%
Public order14.440.00%
Bicycle theft14.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.440.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting766.57-41.67%
Violence and sexual offences431.06100.00%
Criminal damage and arson217.75100.00%
Public order18.880.00%
Other theft14.44-50.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1284.32-29.41%
Violence and sexual offences253.25-50.00%
Other theft28.880.00%
Burglary18.880.00%
Theft from the person14.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.440.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting17128.7030.77%
Violence and sexual offences475.44-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour217.75100.00%
Other theft28.880.00%
Other crime28.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson18.88-50.00%
Vehicle crime14.440.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting13106.51-23.53%
Violence and sexual offences757.6975.00%
Criminal damage and arson231.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour18.880.00%
Drugs14.440.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting17102.07112.50%
Violence and sexual offences475.44100.00%
Vehicle crime117.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.44-75.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting884.3260.00%
Anti-social behaviour435.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences217.75100.00%
Criminal damage and arson28.88100.00%
Other theft18.88-50.00%
Vehicle crime14.440.00%
Drugs14.440.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting539.94-68.75%
Other theft222.19100.00%
Violence and sexual offences18.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.440.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting16102.07100.00%
Burglary271.000.00%
Other theft18.880.00%
Theft from the person14.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.440.00%
Possession of weapons14.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences14.440.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting839.94-55.56%
Other theft135.500.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting18119.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences579.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour222.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson18.880.00%
Burglary14.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 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 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 33 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20247
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20235

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 135 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 20247
June 202412
May 202417
April 202413
March 202417
February 20248
January 20245
December 202316
November 20238
October 202318

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 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

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 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
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 7RB postcode area is presented below.

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