ESSEX STREET, CT5 4HP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CT5 4HP

ESSEX STREET, CT5 4HP, Canterbury has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.15 per 1,000 population. This CT5 4HP 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 4HP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CT5 4HP, encompassing approximately 3386 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CT5 4HP area, explore the CT5 4HP Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

CT5 4HP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Kingsley Road with total crimes: 4
  • Walmer Road with total crimes: 3

ESSEX STREET, CT5 4HP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.1566.67%
Shoplifting64.43-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.7766.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.48-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.180.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1210.3371.43%
Violence and sexual offences93.54-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.66500.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.77-57.14%
Other crime20.89100.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Public order10.30-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.15-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson72.95600.00%
Shoplifting72.0740.00%
Public order42.07100.00%
Other crime11.180.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.68-20.00%
Shoplifting53.54-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.48-50.00%
Public order20.89100.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Other theft10.30-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-83.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.1136.36%
Criminal damage and arson64.430.00%
Shoplifting61.77-53.85%
Anti-social behaviour61.7720.00%
Other theft21.770.00%
Possession of weapons20.590.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1311.81116.67%
Violence and sexual offences113.84-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson63.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.770.00%
Vehicle crime21.480.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.560.00%
Shoplifting63.54-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.77150.00%
Burglary21.480.00%
Other crime20.59100.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.270.00%
Shoplifting83.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.36-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.59100.00%
Burglary20.590.00%
Theft from the person10.590.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.2233.33%
Shoplifting83.540.00%
Public order52.36400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.480.00%
Other theft31.1850.00%
Vehicle crime20.89100.00%
Drugs20.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.68-25.00%
Shoplifting82.6633.33%
Other theft22.36100.00%
Drugs20.59100.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Public order10.30-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.380.00%
Shoplifting63.5450.00%
Public order21.77-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.59100.00%
Other theft10.59-50.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.68-20.00%
Shoplifting43.540.00%
Public order31.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.89-60.00%
Other theft20.590.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-50.00%

In August 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 offences158.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.430.00%
Shoplifting41.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.180.00%
Vehicle crime20.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 156 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
July 20249
June 202410
May 202412
April 202415
March 202411
February 202412
January 202412
December 202312
November 20239
October 202312
September 202312
August 202315

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20246
June 20241
May 20243
April 20246
March 20245
February 20245
January 20242
December 20231
September 20232
August 20235

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 20247
May 20241
April 20246
March 20246
January 20242
December 20234
October 20232
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20242
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 93 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 202412
June 20247
May 20245
April 20246
March 202413
February 20246
January 20248
December 20238
November 20238
October 20236
September 20234
August 20234

A total of 2 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

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CT5 4HP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total8
    Shoplifting6
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Kingsley Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Walmer Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Oxford Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Canterbury Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Windmill Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Millfield Manor
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Cranleigh Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Forge Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Maugham Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. The Larches
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Swanfield Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Suffolk Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Shaftesbury Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1