CT2 7WX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CT2 7WX

CT2 7WX, Canterbury has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.29 per 1,000 population. This CT2 7WX 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 7WX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CT2 7WX, encompassing approximately 1819 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

CT2 7WX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Glenside Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • River Bend Close with total crimes: 3

CT2 7WX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.2910.00%
Shoplifting56.05-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.7550.00%
Bicycle theft21.650.00%
Public order21.10-50.00%
Drugs11.100.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Other theft10.550.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.2911.11%
Shoplifting65.500.00%
Public order43.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.20100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.10-50.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.54-18.18%
Other theft54.9566.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.750.00%
Vehicle crime21.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.10-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1115.3937.50%
Anti-social behaviour46.050.00%
Public order42.20300.00%
Drugs32.200.00%
Other theft31.650.00%
Shoplifting21.650.00%
Burglary11.100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.54-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour44.4033.33%
Other theft32.20200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.65100.00%
Shoplifting21.100.00%
Public order11.10-66.67%
Burglary10.550.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.9912.50%
Anti-social behaviour34.95-50.00%
Public order31.6550.00%
Vehicle crime21.650.00%
Other theft11.10-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Burglary10.55-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences814.84-52.94%
Anti-social behaviour64.400.00%
Burglary33.300.00%
Shoplifting31.650.00%
Other theft21.65-60.00%
Drugs21.100.00%
Public order21.10100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1718.1413.33%
Other theft59.35400.00%
Shoplifting32.75200.00%
Drugs21.650.00%
Other crime11.100.00%
Possession of weapons10.55-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Public order10.55-50.00%
Theft from the person10.550.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1519.7915.38%
Criminal damage and arson78.25133.33%
Anti-social behaviour43.850.00%
Possession of weapons32.200.00%
Public order21.65100.00%
Robbery11.100.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Other theft10.55-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1317.59-7.14%
Drugs47.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.20-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.20200.00%
Other theft31.65200.00%
Shoplifting11.65-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.55-50.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Public order10.550.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1418.69-30.00%
Shoplifting77.70133.33%
Anti-social behaviour53.85400.00%
Vehicle crime22.750.00%
Other crime11.10-66.67%
Theft from the person10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-66.67%
Other theft10.550.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Robbery10.550.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2020.340.00%
Public order410.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.200.00%
Other crime31.650.00%
Shoplifting31.650.00%
Bicycle theft21.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.100.00%
Other theft10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20244
March 20243
February 20246
December 20234
November 20234
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
September 20232

A total of 145 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 202410
June 20249
May 202411
April 20248
March 20249
February 20248
January 202417
December 202315
November 202313
October 202314
September 202320

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20234

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20246
May 20242
April 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243
February 20242
January 20242
November 20234

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20245
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20245
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20237
November 20233
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241
December 20233

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

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Glenside Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 3. River Bend Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Kemsing Gardens
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Ulcombe Gardens
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Walden Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Farleigh Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Hever Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Sandhurst Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Sundridge Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Folly Farm Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Halstead Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Barton Mill Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Parham Road
    Total1
    Other theft1