CT6 5BQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CT6 5BQ

CT6 5BQ, Canterbury has recorded a total of 92 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.07 per 1,000 population. This CT6 5BQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CT6 postcode area, which has experienced 245 crimes and a crime rate of 6.06 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CT6 5BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CT6 5BQ, encompassing approximately 5092 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (-15.79% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (-23.81% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-17.65% decrease)

CT6 5BQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 15
  • Dolphin Street with total crimes: 8
  • Gosfield Road with total crimes: 6

CT6 5BQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3218.07-15.79%
Shoplifting166.28-23.81%
Anti-social behaviour143.14-17.65%
Drugs82.75700.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.57-50.00%
Bicycle theft50.98400.00%
Vehicle crime40.98-50.00%
Public order40.79-66.67%
Other crime10.79-50.00%
Other theft10.20-50.00%
Burglary10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3822.7811.76%
Shoplifting217.4650.00%
Anti-social behaviour174.1270.00%
Public order123.34200.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.3642.86%
Vehicle crime81.9633.33%
Robbery31.5750.00%
Other crime20.59-50.00%
Other theft20.39100.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Drugs10.20-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.20-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3418.46-22.73%
Shoplifting146.68-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour102.75-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson71.9640.00%
Possession of weapons61.370.00%
Vehicle crime61.18200.00%
Other crime41.18300.00%
Public order40.79-42.86%
Drugs30.7950.00%
Bicycle theft20.590.00%
Robbery20.39100.00%
Other theft10.39-87.50%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4421.9929.41%
Shoplifting168.64-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour163.1433.33%
Other theft83.1460.00%
Public order71.57-12.50%
Possession of weapons61.37200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.18-54.55%
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 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3421.01-8.11%
Shoplifting206.68-25.93%
Anti-social behaviour123.93-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson112.3683.33%
Public order82.1614.29%
Burglary51.57400.00%
Drugs50.98-28.57%
Other theft50.98-37.50%
Other crime20.98100.00%
Possession of weapons20.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-50.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3721.8037.04%
Shoplifting277.2768.75%
Anti-social behaviour135.308.33%
Other theft82.5560.00%
Drugs71.5740.00%
Public order71.3716.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.3720.00%
Vehicle crime21.18-33.33%
Robbery10.390.00%
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 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2716.690.00%
Shoplifting165.3060.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.140.00%
Public order62.3620.00%
Other theft51.18150.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.980.00%
Drugs50.98400.00%
Vehicle crime30.980.00%
Other crime30.59200.00%
Theft from the person10.59-50.00%
Burglary10.200.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2713.16-22.86%
Anti-social behaviour125.3071.43%
Shoplifting102.36-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson51.96-16.67%
Public order50.98400.00%
Theft from the person20.98100.00%
Other theft20.39-71.43%
Other crime10.39-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Burglary10.200.00%
Drugs10.20-50.00%

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 offences3514.9212.90%
Shoplifting136.87-7.14%
Other theft72.5575.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.37-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson61.37-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.180.00%
Other crime20.39-33.33%
Drugs20.39100.00%
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 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3114.34-6.06%
Shoplifting146.09-56.25%
Anti-social behaviour92.75-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson81.77-61.90%
Other theft41.5733.33%
Other crime30.790.00%
Public order20.59-71.43%
Drugs10.39-50.00%
Burglary10.200.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3322.9837.50%
Shoplifting326.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson216.28162.50%
Anti-social behaviour134.12-18.75%
Public order72.55133.33%
Other theft31.37-40.00%
Other crime30.590.00%
Vehicle crime20.59100.00%
Drugs20.39100.00%
Robbery10.390.00%

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
Shoplifting3218.46190.91%
Violence and sexual offences246.28-22.58%
Anti-social behaviour164.71-23.81%
Criminal damage and arson83.14-42.86%
Other theft51.570.00%
Public order30.98-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.59100.00%
Drugs10.39-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Burglary10.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3119.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour216.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson144.120.00%
Shoplifting112.750.00%
Other theft52.160.00%
Public order40.980.00%
Vehicle crime30.790.00%
Drugs20.590.00%
Other crime20.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Burglary10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 427 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 32.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202438
July 202434
June 202444
May 202434
April 202437
March 202427
February 202427
January 202435
December 202331
November 202333
October 202324
September 202331

A total of 172 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.23 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202417
July 202410
June 202416
May 202412
April 202413
March 202412
February 202412
January 20247
December 20239
November 202313
October 202316
September 202321

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245
April 20247
March 20245
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 242 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20246
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 111 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.54 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202410
July 20247
June 20245
May 202411
April 20246
March 20245
February 20245
January 20246
December 20238
November 202321
October 20238
September 202314

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
October 20232
September 20231

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 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202412
July 20244
June 20247
May 20248
April 20247
March 20246
February 20245
January 20241
December 20232
November 20237
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 56 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20248
May 20245
April 20248
March 20245
February 20242
January 20247
December 20234
November 20233
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20246
June 20246
May 20242
February 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total15
    Shoplifting13
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Dolphin Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Gosfield Road
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Queen Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Market Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 8. Canterbury Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 9. King'S Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Brunswick Square
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Pier Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 12. Clarence Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 13. William Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 14. Bank Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Fenoulhet Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Spenser Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. St Andrews Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Little Charles Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 19. North Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Cavendish Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Underdown Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Queens Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Hanover Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 24. Police Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Stanley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Stanley Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Gordon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Richmond Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Cooper'S Hill
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 30. New Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1