OLD FARM CLOSE, CT5 4PB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CT5 4PB

OLD FARM CLOSE, CT5 4PB, Canterbury has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.25 per 1,000 population. This CT5 4PB 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 4PB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CT5 4PB, encompassing approximately 1176 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CT5 4PB area, explore the CT5 4PB Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the CT5 4PB area, visit the CT5 4PB House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CT5 4PB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Prospect Way with total crimes: 19
  • The Heights with total crimes: 1
  • Sand End with total crimes: 1

OLD FARM CLOSE, CT5 4PB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour721.25133.33%
Shoplifting75.9575.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.40-25.00%
Public order22.55100.00%
Possession of weapons11.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting411.05-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences43.40300.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.400.00%
Other theft12.550.00%
Public order10.85-50.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting69.35100.00%
Public order25.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.70-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%
Burglary10.850.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting37.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.55-40.00%
Other theft22.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.700.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences512.75-44.44%
Vehicle crime44.250.00%
Shoplifting33.40-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.550.00%
Public order10.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.85-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences917.850.00%
Shoplifting57.65150.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.250.00%
Other theft12.550.00%
Other crime10.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.85-50.00%
Drugs10.850.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson24.250.00%
Shoplifting21.70100.00%
Burglary11.700.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.80100.00%
Other theft33.400.00%
Shoplifting12.550.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.70-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour24.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.70-50.00%
Shoplifting11.70-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting47.6533.33%
Violence and sexual offences43.40100.00%
Other theft13.400.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour37.650.00%
Shoplifting32.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.550.00%
Other theft11.700.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20243
April 20241
March 20243
December 20231
November 20232
September 20233

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 39 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20244
June 20246
May 20243
April 20243
March 20245
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 39 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20245
March 20249
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20244

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241
January 20243
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Prospect Way
    Total19
    Shoplifting7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 2. The Heights
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Sand End
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Spring Walk
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Meadow Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Old Farm Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. South View Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1