UNDERDOWN ROAD, CT6 5BP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CT6 5BP

UNDERDOWN ROAD, CT6 5BP, Canterbury has recorded a total of 125 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.39 per 1,000 population. This CT6 5BP crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CT6 postcode area, which has experienced 306 crimes and a crime rate of 7.56 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CT6 5BP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CT6 5BP, encompassing approximately 5125 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CT6 5BP area, explore the CT6 5BP Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (21) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (41.67% increase)

CT6 5BP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16
  • East Street with total crimes: 9
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9

UNDERDOWN ROAD, CT6 5BP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4424.3937.50%
Shoplifting218.5950.00%
Anti-social behaviour174.1041.67%
Public order113.32450.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.1566.67%
Vehicle crime91.9580.00%
Robbery31.7650.00%
Other theft30.5950.00%
Bicycle theft20.590.00%
Drugs20.39-33.33%
Other crime20.39-50.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3217.37-13.51%
Shoplifting146.24-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour122.73-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.3420.00%
Vehicle crime51.17150.00%
Possession of weapons40.98-42.86%
Other crime40.78300.00%
Drugs30.7850.00%
Other theft20.59-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.390.00%
Public order20.39-71.43%
Robbery20.39100.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3720.102.78%
Shoplifting167.22-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour163.126.67%
Possession of weapons73.12133.33%
Public order71.370.00%
Other theft51.37-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.98-64.29%
Burglary20.98-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.39100.00%
Drugs20.39-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.39100.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Other crime10.20-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3622.639.09%
Shoplifting207.02-25.93%
Anti-social behaviour153.9015.38%
Criminal damage and arson142.93100.00%
Public order72.730.00%
Other theft61.37-14.29%
Burglary51.17400.00%
Drugs50.98-16.67%
Possession of weapons30.980.00%
Other crime20.59100.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3320.886.45%
Shoplifting276.4468.75%
Anti-social behaviour135.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.5475.00%
Other theft71.3775.00%
Public order71.3716.67%
Drugs61.37100.00%
Vehicle crime21.17-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Robbery10.20-50.00%
Other crime10.20-66.67%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Burglary10.200.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3116.9810.71%
Shoplifting166.0560.00%
Anti-social behaviour133.1218.18%
Public order62.5420.00%
Other theft41.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.7833.33%
Vehicle crime30.780.00%
Drugs30.59200.00%
Other crime30.59200.00%
Robbery20.590.00%
Theft from the person10.39-50.00%
Burglary10.200.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2812.88-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour115.4683.33%
Shoplifting102.15-23.08%
Public order51.95400.00%
Other theft40.98-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson30.78-50.00%
Theft from the person20.59100.00%
Other crime10.39-50.00%
Burglary10.200.00%
Drugs10.20-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3514.83-10.26%
Shoplifting136.83-7.14%
Other theft72.5475.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.17-33.33%
Drugs31.170.00%
Vehicle crime20.590.00%
Other crime20.39-33.33%
Public order10.39-50.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3915.61-4.88%
Shoplifting147.61-57.58%
Anti-social behaviour92.73-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson61.76-70.00%
Other theft41.17100.00%
Drugs30.7850.00%
Other crime30.59-25.00%
Public order20.59-71.43%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4124.7870.83%
Shoplifting338.003.12%
Criminal damage and arson206.44185.71%
Anti-social behaviour143.90-12.50%
Public order72.73133.33%
Other crime41.370.00%
Vehicle crime20.78100.00%
Drugs20.39100.00%
Other theft20.39-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3217.95190.91%
Violence and sexual offences246.24-22.58%
Anti-social behaviour164.68-5.88%
Criminal damage and arson73.12-46.15%
Other theft41.370.00%
Public order30.78-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.59100.00%
Drugs10.39-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Burglary10.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3117.17-20.51%
Anti-social behaviour176.05-32.00%
Criminal damage and arson133.32-18.75%
Shoplifting112.54-57.69%
Other theft42.15100.00%
Public order40.78-50.00%
Other crime20.78100.00%
Drugs20.39-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.20-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.20-50.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3925.560.00%
Shoplifting267.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour255.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson164.880.00%
Public order83.120.00%
Drugs31.560.00%
Possession of weapons30.590.00%
Burglary20.590.00%
Other theft20.390.00%
Vehicle crime20.390.00%
Robbery20.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 450 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 34.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202444
July 202432
June 202437
May 202436
April 202433
March 202431
February 202428
January 202435
December 202339
November 202341
October 202324
September 202331
August 202339

A total of 184 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.15 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
July 202412
June 202416
May 202415
April 202413
March 202413
February 202411
January 20246
December 20239
November 202314
October 202316
September 202317
August 202325

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
October 20232
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 117 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 20246
June 20245
May 202414
April 20247
March 20244
February 20243
January 20246
December 20236
November 202320
October 20237
September 202313
August 202316

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.77 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245
April 20246
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232
August 20233

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
November 20231
August 20232

A total of 54 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20245
May 20246
April 20247
March 20244
February 20244
January 20247
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234
September 20234
August 20232

A total of 253 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.46 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202421
July 202414
June 202416
May 202420
April 202427
March 202416
February 202410
January 202413
December 202314
November 202333
October 202332
September 202311
August 202326

A total of 70 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 20242
June 20247
May 20247
April 20247
March 20246
February 20245
January 20241
December 20232
November 20237
October 20233
September 20234
August 20238

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231
August 20232

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20247
May 20243
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20233

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CT6 5BP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total16
    Shoplifting15
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. East Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Beacon Walk
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft1
  • 5. St Andrews Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Dolphin Street
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 7. Gosfield Road
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. South Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Queen Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Telford Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order1
  • 11. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Beach Street
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. William Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Bank Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Market Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 16. Cooper'S Hill
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. New Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Nightclub
    Total3
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
  • 19. Prospect Hill
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Hanover Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 21. Central Parade
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 22. North Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Canterbury Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. Underdown Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. King'S Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Spenser Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Brunswick Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Richmond Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Sea View Square
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1