OXFORD STREET, CT5 1DD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CT5 1DD

OXFORD STREET, CT5 1DD, Canterbury has recorded a total of 64 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.28 per 1,000 population. This CT5 1DD crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CT5 postcode area, which has experienced 223 crimes and a crime rate of 6.75 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CT5 1DD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CT5 1DD, encompassing approximately 3318 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CT5 1DD area, explore the CT5 1DD Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)

CT5 1DD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 17
  • Oxford Street with total crimes: 6
  • High Street with total crimes: 5

OXFORD STREET, CT5 1DD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2419.2833.33%
Shoplifting167.2360.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.82100.00%
Vehicle crime53.01150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.51-62.50%
Other crime30.9050.00%
Drugs10.900.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Public order10.30-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1815.97-10.00%
Shoplifting105.4266.67%
Criminal damage and arson83.01-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour52.41-50.00%
Public order41.51-20.00%
Other theft21.21100.00%
Burglary20.600.00%
Other crime20.600.00%
Vehicle crime20.60100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2015.67122.22%
Anti-social behaviour106.0325.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.0112.50%
Shoplifting62.71-45.45%
Public order51.81150.00%
Vehicle crime11.510.00%
Other theft10.30-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1114.16-35.29%
Violence and sexual offences93.31-47.06%
Anti-social behaviour82.7133.33%
Criminal damage and arson82.4160.00%
Burglary32.410.00%
Possession of weapons30.900.00%
Public order20.900.00%
Other theft20.60100.00%
Other crime10.600.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1716.2770.00%
Shoplifting175.1288.89%
Anti-social behaviour65.12-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson51.81150.00%
Vehicle crime41.51100.00%
Public order21.210.00%
Other theft10.600.00%
Other crime10.30-66.67%
Robbery10.300.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1113.8637.50%
Violence and sexual offences103.31-41.18%
Shoplifting93.01-43.75%
Other crime32.71200.00%
Theft from the person20.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.60-66.67%
Burglary20.60-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.60-33.33%
Drugs20.600.00%
Public order20.600.00%
Other theft10.600.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1717.4841.67%
Shoplifting165.1277.78%
Anti-social behaviour84.8233.33%
Criminal damage and arson62.41-53.85%
Vehicle crime31.81200.00%
Burglary30.9050.00%
Public order20.90-50.00%
Other theft10.60-50.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1316.5744.44%
Violence and sexual offences123.9250.00%
Shoplifting93.62-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour62.71100.00%
Drugs41.81300.00%
Public order41.210.00%
Burglary21.210.00%
Other theft20.60-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.60-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1313.8662.50%
Criminal damage and arson93.9280.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.71-20.00%
Public order42.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.2150.00%
Other theft30.90200.00%
Burglary20.900.00%
Vehicle crime20.60-33.33%
Drugs10.600.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.85-28.57%
Shoplifting83.0133.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.41150.00%
Public order41.510.00%
Vehicle crime31.2150.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.90-81.82%
Possession of weapons20.600.00%
Other theft10.60-66.67%
Other crime10.300.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.26-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour114.22-35.29%
Shoplifting63.31-25.00%
Public order41.81100.00%
Other theft31.21200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.90-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.60-33.33%
Other crime10.600.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2118.6840.00%
Anti-social behaviour176.33-19.05%
Shoplifting85.12-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson52.41-68.75%
Vehicle crime31.51200.00%
Public order20.90-71.43%
Theft from the person20.600.00%
Robbery10.600.00%
Bicycle theft10.30-75.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Other theft10.30-80.00%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2125.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson166.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences154.820.00%
Shoplifting134.520.00%
Public order73.920.00%
Other theft52.110.00%
Bicycle theft41.510.00%
Vehicle crime11.210.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 195 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202424
June 202418
May 202420
April 20249
March 202417
February 202410
January 202417
December 202312
November 20238
October 202310
September 202314
August 202321
July 202315

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20242
December 20234
November 20231
July 20231

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 118 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20245
May 202410
April 20248
March 20246
February 202411
January 20248
December 20236
November 20233
October 20232
September 202311
August 202317
July 202321

A total of 91 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20248
May 20249
April 20248
March 20245
February 20242
January 20246
December 202313
November 20239
October 20235
September 20232
August 20235
July 202316

A total of 142 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202416
June 202410
May 20246
April 202411
March 202417
February 20249
January 202416
December 20239
November 202313
October 20238
September 20236
August 20238
July 202313

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
August 20231

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20245
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20234
September 20234
August 20232
July 20237

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20233
August 20231
July 20235

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
August 20232

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
August 20231
July 20234

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CT5 1DD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total17
    Shoplifting12
    Other crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Oxford Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. High Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 6. Acton Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Knots Yard
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Argyle Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Daniels Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Victoria Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Belmont Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Harwich Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Albert Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Horsebridge Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Red Lion Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. William Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Waterloo Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Hamilton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Norfolk Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Suffolk Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Island Wall
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1