CT2 8HQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CT2 8HQ

CT2 8HQ, Canterbury has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.53 per 1,000 population. This CT2 8HQ 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 8HQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CT2 8HQ, encompassing approximately 3280 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CT2 8HQ area, explore the CT2 8HQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (183.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CT2 8HQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Somner Close with total crimes: 3
  • Ramsey Close with total crimes: 3
  • Orchard Street with total crimes: 3

CT2 8HQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.53183.33%
Criminal damage and arson25.18-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.610.00%
Public order20.610.00%
Drugs20.610.00%
Robbery10.610.00%
Burglary10.30-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.1020.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.83400.00%
Public order21.52100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.610.00%
Other theft20.61100.00%
Burglary20.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.61-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.66-37.50%
Vehicle crime31.5250.00%
Other theft10.910.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In June 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 offences85.18-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.44-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.220.00%
Robbery10.610.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.1466.67%
Anti-social behaviour63.0520.00%
Drugs61.83500.00%
Possession of weapons21.83100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.61-50.00%
Other theft20.610.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.01100.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.83400.00%
Vehicle crime51.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.5233.33%
Burglary11.22-50.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.27-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.91200.00%
Other theft20.910.00%
Burglary20.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.44-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour11.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.79-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson62.44500.00%
Vehicle crime11.830.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.79-12.50%
Public order14.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-66.67%
Other theft10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.23128.57%
Anti-social behaviour44.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.22200.00%
Public order10.910.00%
Burglary10.30-85.71%
Drugs10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.320.00%
Burglary72.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.130.00%
Bicycle theft21.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20246
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 105 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20246
July 20245
June 20248
May 202410
April 20246
March 20243
February 20245
January 20248
December 202314
November 202316
October 20237

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
January 20241

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20244
May 20246
April 20245
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20237

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20246
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
April 20245
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242
March 20242
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CT2 8HQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Somner Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Ramsey Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Orchard Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Becket Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Sancroft Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. London Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Rheims Court
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. St Dunstan'S Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. St Dunstan'S Terrace
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Church Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Cedarview
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Prioress Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Westgate Court Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Cross Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Mead Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1