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

Overview of Crime in CT2 8LL

SOMNER CLOSE, CT2 8LL, Canterbury has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.44 per 1,000 population. This CT2 8LL 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 8LL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CT2 8LL, encompassing approximately 4022 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

CT2 8LL 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 8LL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.4483.33%
Anti-social behaviour45.4733.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.99-50.00%
Shoplifting30.75200.00%
Drugs30.75200.00%
Public order20.75-33.33%
Other theft20.500.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Burglary10.25-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.25-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.45-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson62.9850.00%
Public order31.49-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.75200.00%
Burglary30.750.00%
Other theft20.75100.00%
Vehicle crime20.50-60.00%
Shoplifting10.50-66.67%
Drugs10.25-50.00%
Other crime10.25-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.70-18.75%
Vehicle crime53.23150.00%
Public order41.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.990.00%
Shoplifting30.99200.00%
Drugs20.750.00%
Other crime20.50100.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-83.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.20-15.79%
Anti-social behaviour63.98-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.49-20.00%
Vehicle crime20.990.00%
Burglary20.50100.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.68137.50%
Anti-social behaviour94.72-25.00%
Drugs62.24500.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.49-37.50%
Other theft51.24150.00%
Possession of weapons21.24100.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour129.70140.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.9833.33%
Violence and sexual offences81.99-20.00%
Vehicle crime61.990.00%
Other theft21.490.00%
Drugs10.50-66.67%
Other crime10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

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 offences109.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.49200.00%
Shoplifting61.4920.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.4966.67%
Burglary31.2450.00%
Drugs30.750.00%
Other theft20.750.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.46-33.33%
Shoplifting52.4925.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.24-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.75100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.50-50.00%
Burglary20.50100.00%
Public order10.50-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

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 offences159.20-34.78%
Anti-social behaviour53.7325.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.2433.33%
Shoplifting40.99300.00%
Public order30.990.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Other theft10.25-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.9415.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.72-33.33%
Public order30.99200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.75-50.00%
Other theft30.75200.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Burglary10.25-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.9433.33%
Anti-social behaviour64.9720.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.49500.00%
Burglary21.49-33.33%
Drugs20.50100.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences157.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.730.00%
Burglary31.240.00%
Bicycle theft20.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245
April 20248
March 20246
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 183 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202412
July 202413
June 202416
May 202419
April 20248
March 202410
February 202410
January 202415
December 202323
November 202320
October 202315

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 63 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20246
May 20249
April 202412
March 20245
February 20243
January 20245
December 20234
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 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 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 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 20231
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 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
May 20246
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
April 20246
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 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 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 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
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 8LL 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. Sancroft Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. London Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Rheims Court
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. St Dunstan'S Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. St Dunstan'S Terrace
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Church Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Prioress Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Westgate Court Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Roseacre Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Long Acre Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Greenhouse Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Forty Acres Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Cross Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 21. Mead Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1