CT2 8JL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CT2 8JL

CT2 8JL, Canterbury has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.37 per 1,000 population. This CT2 8JL 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 8JL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CT2 8JL, encompassing approximately 3392 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CT2 8JL area, explore the CT2 8JL 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 (88.89% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Robbery: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CT2 8JL 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
  • Rushmead Close with total crimes: 3

CT2 8JL 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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.3788.89%
Criminal damage and arson35.01-50.00%
Robbery10.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-50.00%
Public order10.29-50.00%
Burglary10.29-50.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.66-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.65200.00%
Other theft31.77200.00%
Public order20.88100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.590.00%
Burglary20.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.59-80.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.900.00%
Vehicle crime52.95150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.470.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.60-23.08%
Vehicle crime22.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.59-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.59-71.43%
Robbery10.590.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.20116.67%
Anti-social behaviour73.83-30.00%
Other theft52.06150.00%
Drugs51.47400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.47-42.86%
Possession of weapons21.18100.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour109.43150.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.9540.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.06-14.29%
Vehicle crime41.770.00%
Other theft21.180.00%
Burglary10.59-50.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.7816.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.47300.00%
Other theft21.180.00%
Burglary20.590.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.65-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour11.77-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.66-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson83.24300.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.36-33.33%
Public order20.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.07-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour34.42-25.00%
Public order20.88100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.59-60.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.4354.55%
Criminal damage and arson55.01400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.47100.00%
Burglary21.18-66.67%
Drugs20.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Public order10.290.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.480.00%
Burglary63.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20247
March 20245
January 20248
December 20232
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 132 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20249
July 202410
June 202410
May 202413
April 20246
March 20247
February 20246
January 202411
December 202315
November 202317
October 202311

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 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20247
April 202410
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
January 20242
December 20232
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 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20245
April 20241
March 20241
November 20232

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
May 20245
April 20242
March 20242
December 20231

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20245
June 20242
April 20244
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 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
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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CT2 8JL 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. Rushmead Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    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. Cedarview
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Prioress Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Westgate Court Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Greenhouse Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1