LEYSDOWN VIEW, CT5 4TJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CT5 4TJ

LEYSDOWN VIEW, CT5 4TJ, Canterbury has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.13 per 1,000 population. This CT5 4TJ 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 4TJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CT5 4TJ, encompassing approximately 2360 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)

CT5 4TJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Prospect Way with total crimes: 19
  • Boorman Way with total crimes: 3
  • Swallow Avenue with total crimes: 3

LEYSDOWN VIEW, CT5 4TJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.13166.67%
Anti-social behaviour73.3940.00%
Shoplifting72.9775.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.970.00%
Public order21.69100.00%
Possession of weapons10.850.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.93400.00%
Shoplifting42.12-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.690.00%
Other theft11.270.00%
Public order10.42-50.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting66.35100.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.540.00%
Vehicle crime21.270.00%
Public order20.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.850.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

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
Shoplifting33.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.27-57.14%
Other theft21.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.850.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.20-12.50%
Vehicle crime52.970.00%
Shoplifting32.12-50.00%
Public order11.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.47300.00%
Shoplifting63.39200.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.540.00%
Other crime11.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-50.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

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 arson23.81100.00%
Shoplifting20.85100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.85-33.33%
Other crime10.850.00%
Other theft10.42-50.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

In January 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 offences32.970.00%
Other theft21.270.00%
Shoplifting10.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.1250.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.27-50.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

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 behaviour22.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.85-75.00%
Shoplifting10.85-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.08166.67%
Shoplifting43.3933.33%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.660.00%
Shoplifting31.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.270.00%
Other theft11.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20245
June 20241
April 20241
March 20243
December 20231
November 20232
September 20234

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
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241

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 40 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 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 20246
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 53 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20247
March 20248
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20238
September 20233

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20242
September 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
April 20245

A total of 3 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
December 20231

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
February 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 4TJ 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. Boorman Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Swallow Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. The Heights
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Sand End
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Spring Walk
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Meadow Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Old Farm Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. South View Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1