HAMILTON ROAD, CT5 1JX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CT5 1JX

HAMILTON ROAD, CT5 1JX, Canterbury has recorded a total of 68 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.53 per 1,000 population. This CT5 1JX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CT5 postcode area, which has experienced 279 crimes and a crime rate of 8.44 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CT5 1JX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CT5 1JX, encompassing approximately 4378 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)

CT5 1JX Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 11
  • Terrys Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6

HAMILTON ROAD, CT5 1JX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2815.5316.67%
Shoplifting126.39-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.7450.00%
Vehicle crime51.37150.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.14-54.55%
Public order31.1450.00%
Other theft20.690.00%
Bicycle theft20.460.00%
Theft from the person20.460.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Other crime10.23-50.00%

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 offences2414.8484.62%
Shoplifting165.4860.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.65120.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.51-33.33%
Other theft20.91-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.46-33.33%
Other crime20.46100.00%
Public order20.46-33.33%
Drugs10.460.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.50-45.83%
Shoplifting102.97233.33%
Criminal damage and arson62.28-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.37-50.00%
Other theft31.14200.00%
Vehicle crime30.6950.00%
Public order30.690.00%
Burglary20.690.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2411.65118.18%
Anti-social behaviour105.48-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson82.28-33.33%
Public order31.830.00%
Shoplifting30.69-70.00%
Vehicle crime20.69100.00%
Other theft10.46-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1213.2571.43%
Criminal damage and arson122.7450.00%
Violence and sexual offences112.74-15.38%
Shoplifting102.51-28.57%
Public order32.28-25.00%
Burglary30.690.00%
Possession of weapons30.690.00%
Other theft20.69100.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-66.67%
Other crime10.230.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1412.1055.56%
Violence and sexual offences133.2018.18%
Criminal damage and arson82.97300.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.83-41.67%
Public order41.60300.00%
Vehicle crime30.91-50.00%
Other theft10.690.00%
Other crime10.23-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Drugs10.23-50.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1211.4250.00%
Violence and sexual offences112.74-45.00%
Shoplifting92.51-35.71%
Vehicle crime62.0650.00%
Other crime31.37200.00%
Theft from the person20.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.46-60.00%
Drugs20.46100.00%
Public order10.46-66.67%
Other theft10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.7017.65%
Shoplifting144.5775.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.2014.29%
Criminal damage and arson51.83-61.54%
Vehicle crime41.140.00%
Public order30.910.00%
Possession of weapons20.690.00%
Other theft10.46-75.00%
Burglary10.23-50.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Drugs10.23-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.3988.89%
Criminal damage and arson133.8818.18%
Shoplifting82.97-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour71.8375.00%
Other theft41.60100.00%
Vehicle crime40.9133.33%
Drugs40.91300.00%
Public order30.91-40.00%
Burglary20.69100.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1311.4285.71%
Criminal damage and arson112.9783.33%
Violence and sexual offences92.51-35.71%
Public order52.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.14100.00%
Vehicle crime30.9150.00%
Other theft20.69-33.33%
Burglary10.460.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.36-26.32%
Shoplifting73.2075.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.6020.00%
Public order51.37-16.67%
Other theft31.1450.00%
Vehicle crime20.69-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.46-71.43%
Other crime10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.340.00%
Public order61.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.370.00%
Shoplifting41.140.00%
Vehicle crime30.910.00%
Other theft20.690.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 203 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202428
July 202424
June 202413
May 202424
April 202411
March 202413
February 202411
January 202420
December 202317
November 20239
October 202314
September 202319

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20246
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 86 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20244
June 20246
May 20248
April 202412
March 20248
February 20242
January 20245
December 202313
November 202311
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 120 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 202416
June 202410
May 20243
April 202410
March 202414
February 20249
January 202414
December 20238
November 202313
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 90 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 202411
June 20245
May 202410
April 202412
March 20247
February 202412
January 20248
December 20237
November 20234
October 20232
September 20237

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
February 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20241
September 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20242
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. High Street
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Terrys Lane
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Knots Yard
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Cromwell Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Stream Walk
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Whitstable (Station)
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Oxford Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 11. Horsebridge Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Harts Lane
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 13. Waterloo Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Argyle Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 15. Acton Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Whitstable
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Station Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Westgate Terrace
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Barton Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Bexley Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Sydenham Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Beresford Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Westmeads Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Millfield Manor
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Shaftesbury Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1