THE CLOSE, CT2 7TP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CT2 7TP

THE CLOSE, CT2 7TP, Canterbury has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.61 per 1,000 population. This CT2 7TP crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CT2 postcode area, which has experienced 187 crimes and a crime rate of 5.74 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CT2 7TP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CT2 7TP, encompassing approximately 2324 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-18.75% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (-71.43% decrease)

CT2 7TP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Jesuit Close with total crimes: 4
  • Culpepper Close with total crimes: 3
  • The Close with total crimes: 2

THE CLOSE, CT2 7TP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.61-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson25.59-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.86-71.43%
Other crime10.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-80.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1617.64-5.88%
Vehicle crime76.88133.33%
Anti-social behaviour53.010.00%
Drugs42.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.720.00%
Burglary31.290.00%
Public order11.290.00%
Other crime10.43-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.9170.00%
Other crime47.31100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.72200.00%
Vehicle crime31.29200.00%
Other theft21.29-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.860.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.7642.86%
Other theft44.30300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.720.00%
Burglary20.86100.00%
Drugs20.860.00%
Other crime20.860.00%
Possession of weapons10.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.59-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour23.01-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.86100.00%
Other theft10.860.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.1910.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.73-27.27%
Public order23.44100.00%
Other theft10.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1110.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences104.7311.11%
Drugs14.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.31-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.87200.00%
Burglary21.290.00%
Other theft20.86100.00%
Drugs10.860.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.47-29.41%
Anti-social behaviour55.16400.00%
Other crime22.15100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.860.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.9054.55%
Criminal damage and arson17.31-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-66.67%
Other crime10.430.00%
Burglary10.43-66.67%
Public order10.430.00%
Other theft10.43-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.05-54.17%
Criminal damage and arson54.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.150.00%
Burglary31.290.00%
Drugs21.29100.00%
Other theft20.86100.00%
Other crime10.860.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2418.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson510.330.00%
Burglary32.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.290.00%
Vehicle crime21.290.00%
Theft from the person20.860.00%
Other theft10.860.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 157 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 202416
June 202417
May 202410
April 20247
March 202411
February 202410
January 20249
December 202312
November 202317
October 202311
September 202324

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20247
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241
September 20232

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20245
May 20242
April 20242
March 20248
February 202411
December 20235
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20242
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Jesuit Close
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Culpepper Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. The Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Crossways
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Montfort Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Godden Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Manwood Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Beecroft Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Downs Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Orchard Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Hawe Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1