MERCHANTS WAY, CT2 8PW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CT2 8PW

MERCHANTS WAY, CT2 8PW, Canterbury has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.83 per 1,000 population. This CT2 8PW 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 8PW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CT2 8PW, encompassing approximately 2038 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CT2 8PW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Merchants Way with total crimes: 5
  • City View with total crimes: 2
  • Shipman Avenue with total crimes: 2

MERCHANTS WAY, CT2 8PW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.8342.86%
Criminal damage and arson34.910.00%
Other theft11.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%
Public order10.49-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.38-12.50%
Public order23.43100.00%
Vehicle crime10.980.00%
Burglary10.49-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.28-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson53.930.00%
Burglary42.45300.00%
Other theft21.96-60.00%
Public order10.980.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.30225.00%
Other theft56.38400.00%
Burglary12.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.91-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson21.960.00%
Robbery10.980.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Burglary10.490.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.3850.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.420.00%
Drugs10.980.00%
Burglary10.490.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.36-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.940.00%
Other theft21.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.98100.00%
Drugs10.980.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.7663.64%
Burglary28.830.00%
Other crime20.98-50.00%
Other theft20.980.00%
Public order10.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.34-26.67%
Other crime45.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.96-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.81200.00%
Anti-social behaviour27.36-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.980.00%
Burglary10.980.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.89-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour32.4550.00%
Other theft21.47100.00%
Vehicle crime10.980.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.400.00%
Other theft10.980.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 117 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 20247
June 20248
May 202413
April 20244
March 20249
February 20246
January 202418
December 202311
November 202315
October 20235
September 202311

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20245
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
October 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
January 20241

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20234
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Merchants Way
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. City View
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Shipman Avenue
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Yeomans Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Priest Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bakers Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Franklyn Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Knight Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Squire Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Harbledown Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1