CT5 2SP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CT5 2SP

CT5 2SP, Canterbury has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.28 per 1,000 population. This CT5 2SP 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 2SP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CT5 2SP, encompassing approximately 2262 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CT5 2SP area, explore the CT5 2SP Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Other theft: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)

CT5 2SP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Russell Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Plough Lane with total crimes: 2

CT5 2SP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft69.28200.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.65-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour52.65-16.67%
Vehicle crime12.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-80.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Public order10.440.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.7340.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.09100.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.65400.00%
Other theft22.21100.00%
Drugs10.880.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences56.63-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour32.21200.00%
Public order21.330.00%
Drugs10.880.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Other theft10.44-75.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.63-41.67%
Other theft43.09-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.770.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-85.71%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.9420.00%
Other theft85.30300.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.540.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.19233.33%
Other theft24.420.00%
Other crime10.880.00%
Public order10.440.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.98-25.00%
Other theft21.33-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.88-50.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft58.4066.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.2133.33%
Violence and sexual offences41.7733.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.770.00%
Public order10.88-50.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft35.7550.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.33-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour31.33-72.73%
Public order21.33100.00%
Burglary10.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour119.73450.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.86133.33%
Other theft23.090.00%
Public order10.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.98-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.88-60.00%
Other crime10.880.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.210.00%
Burglary22.210.00%
Vehicle crime20.880.00%
Drugs20.880.00%
Bicycle theft10.880.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Public order10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20246
June 20243
May 20241
April 20247
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 202311
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20248
March 20242
February 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 72 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20247
June 20245
May 20247
April 202412
March 202410
February 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20237
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20245
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
September 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CT5 2SP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 2. Russell Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 3. Plough Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Elm Wood West
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Emmerson Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Oliver Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Tassell'S Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Burnan Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Rectory Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Quinneys Place
    Total1
    Burglary1