SOMNER CLOSE, CT2 8LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CT2 8LJ

SOMNER CLOSE, CT2 8LJ, Canterbury has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.78 per 1,000 population. This CT2 8LJ 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 8LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CT2 8LJ, encompassing approximately 4293 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

CT2 8LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Dunstan'S Street with total crimes: 5
  • Somner Close with total crimes: 3
  • Ramsey Close with total crimes: 3

SOMNER CLOSE, CT2 8LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.7840.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.89-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson31.16-50.00%
Shoplifting30.70200.00%
Drugs30.70200.00%
Public order20.700.00%
Other theft20.470.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Burglary10.23-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.23-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.3215.38%
Anti-social behaviour73.49250.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.6320.00%
Burglary31.40200.00%
Other theft20.70100.00%
Public order20.47-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.47-66.67%
Shoplifting10.47-66.67%
Drugs10.23-50.00%
Other crime10.23-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.08-23.53%
Vehicle crime63.03200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.40-16.67%
Public order41.16300.00%
Shoplifting30.93200.00%
Drugs20.700.00%
Other crime20.47100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.47-66.67%
Other theft10.470.00%
Burglary10.23-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.62-26.09%
Criminal damage and arson63.9620.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.40-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.400.00%
Burglary20.470.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Other crime10.23-50.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Public order10.230.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.34130.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.36-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson52.10-44.44%
Drugs51.16400.00%
Other theft51.1666.67%
Other crime21.16100.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour139.78225.00%
Violence and sexual offences103.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.3350.00%
Vehicle crime42.100.00%
Other theft30.9350.00%
Drugs10.70-66.67%
Other crime10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.6211.11%
Criminal damage and arson62.33200.00%
Shoplifting61.4020.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.400.00%
Burglary30.9350.00%
Drugs30.700.00%
Other theft20.70100.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Public order10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.52-40.00%
Shoplifting52.1025.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.16-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.9350.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.70-50.00%
Burglary20.470.00%
Public order10.47-66.67%
Other theft10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.62-34.78%
Anti-social behaviour53.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.1633.33%
Shoplifting40.93100.00%
Public order30.930.00%
Vehicle crime20.70100.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Other theft10.23-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.7827.78%
Anti-social behaviour55.36-16.67%
Public order31.16200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.70-50.00%
Other theft30.70200.00%
Shoplifting20.70100.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%
Burglary10.23-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.855.88%
Anti-social behaviour64.19-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.40500.00%
Burglary21.40-33.33%
Drugs20.470.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.960.00%
Burglary31.860.00%
Drugs20.700.00%
Bicycle theft20.470.00%
Other crime20.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20245
June 20246
May 20245
April 20249
March 20246
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 191 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202415
July 202413
June 202417
May 202423
April 202410
March 202410
February 20249
January 202415
December 202323
November 202318
October 202317

A total of 4 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
November 20231

A total of 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20242
June 20246
May 20249
April 202413
March 20244
February 20244
January 20245
December 20235
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
March 20243
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
March 20246
February 20245
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
May 20245
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20246
June 20242
April 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
October 20232

A total of 5 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
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. St Dunstan'S Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Somner Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Ramsey Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 4. Orchard Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Whitehall Bridge Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Rushmead Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Becket Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. London Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Rheims Court
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. St Dunstan'S Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. St Dunstan'S Terrace
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Church Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Westgate Court Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Roseacre Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Long Acre Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Greenhouse Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Forty Acres Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Cross Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Mead Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Linden Chase
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Redwood Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Foxdown Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1