RUSHMEAD CLOSE, CT2 7RP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CT2 7RP

RUSHMEAD CLOSE, CT2 7RP, Canterbury has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.24 per 1,000 population. This CT2 7RP 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 7RP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CT2 7RP, encompassing approximately 4422 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CT2 7RP area, explore the CT2 7RP Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the CT2 7RP area, visit the CT2 7RP House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

CT2 7RP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Friary Way with total crimes: 5
  • St Michael'S Road with total crimes: 4
  • Somner Close with total crimes: 3

RUSHMEAD CLOSE, CT2 7RP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.24-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour63.17-14.29%
Other crime31.36200.00%
Public order20.68100.00%
Burglary20.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.45-33.33%
Other theft10.45-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.4623.08%
Anti-social behaviour73.6275.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.58-50.00%
Other theft20.68-33.33%
Burglary20.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-80.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Other crime10.23-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.59-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson62.94-25.00%
Vehicle crime51.36150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.13100.00%
Other theft30.90200.00%
Drugs20.680.00%
Other crime20.45100.00%
Burglary20.45100.00%
Public order10.45-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.24-21.05%
Criminal damage and arson83.39166.67%
Vehicle crime21.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.45-60.00%
Public order20.450.00%
Other crime10.45-50.00%
Other theft10.23-66.67%
Burglary10.23-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.14171.43%
Anti-social behaviour54.30-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson31.13-25.00%
Other theft30.6850.00%
Burglary20.680.00%
Other crime20.45100.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.43-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour71.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.58-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.900.00%
Other theft20.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.2410.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.4975.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.580.00%
Burglary31.360.00%
Other theft20.680.00%
Vehicle crime20.45-33.33%
Drugs10.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.260.00%
Vehicle crime30.90200.00%
Other theft20.680.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.65-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.90-33.33%
Other theft20.90100.00%
Public order20.45-33.33%
Robbery10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.9166.67%
Criminal damage and arson64.52100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.360.00%
Public order30.90200.00%
Other theft10.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.65-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour42.71-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.90-25.00%
Burglary20.680.00%
Drugs20.45100.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Public order10.230.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.130.00%
Other theft30.900.00%
Burglary20.680.00%
Other crime20.450.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 169 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202416
July 202413
June 202415
May 202419
April 20247
March 202411
February 202410
January 202410
December 202320
November 202312
October 202322

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20244
June 20242
May 20245
April 20247
March 20247
February 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20246
June 20248
May 20243
April 20244
March 20246
January 20244
December 20236
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20245
June 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
October 20232

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 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Friary Way
    Total5
    Other crime3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 2. St Michael'S Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Somner Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Ramsey Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 5. Rushmead Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. St Dunstan'S Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. St Michael'S Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Westgate Court Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Roseacre Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Long Acre Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Greenhouse Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Forty Acres Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Redwood Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Verwood Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Brockenhurst Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Salisbury Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Foxdown Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1