CANTERBURY ROAD, CT6 5DQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CT6 5DQ

CANTERBURY ROAD, CT6 5DQ, Canterbury has recorded a total of 66 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.53 per 1,000 population. This CT6 5DQ 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 5DQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CT6 5DQ, encompassing approximately 4250 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (41.18% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CT6 5DQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • East Street with total crimes: 9
  • Beacon Walk with total crimes: 7
  • East Cliff Parade with total crimes: 6

CANTERBURY ROAD, CT6 5DQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2415.5341.18%
Anti-social behaviour105.6566.67%
Public order102.350.00%
Shoplifting62.3550.00%
Vehicle crime51.41150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.1833.33%
Robbery20.940.00%
Other crime20.47-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Drugs10.24-50.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.1213.33%
Anti-social behaviour64.00-40.00%
Shoplifting41.41-33.33%
Possession of weapons30.94200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.71200.00%
Other crime30.71200.00%
Drugs20.710.00%
Vehicle crime20.47-33.33%
Theft from the person10.470.00%
Other theft10.24-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.59-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.5342.86%
Shoplifting62.3550.00%
Vehicle crime31.41200.00%
Public order30.71-50.00%
Other theft20.71-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Burglary10.24-50.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-90.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2514.59108.33%
Criminal damage and arson105.88233.33%
Anti-social behaviour72.3575.00%
Public order61.650.00%
Shoplifting41.41-42.86%
Other theft30.9450.00%
Burglary20.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.47-50.00%
Shoplifting72.8275.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.65-63.64%
Criminal damage and arson30.940.00%
Drugs20.71-33.33%
Other theft20.47-33.33%
Robbery20.47100.00%
Burglary20.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2412.7084.62%
Anti-social behaviour115.6583.33%
Shoplifting42.59-33.33%
Drugs30.940.00%
Other theft30.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.71200.00%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%
Public order20.470.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.29-35.00%
Shoplifting63.0620.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.41200.00%
Other theft31.41-50.00%
Public order20.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.41-20.00%
Other theft64.710.00%
Shoplifting51.41150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.18100.00%
Drugs20.47-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.47-50.00%
Other crime10.47-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences259.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.88-60.00%
Drugs30.94200.00%
Public order20.71-60.00%
Shoplifting20.47-80.00%
Other crime20.47-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-90.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2516.9431.58%
Anti-social behaviour105.880.00%
Shoplifting102.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.35233.33%
Public order52.350.00%
Other crime31.180.00%
Bicycle theft20.710.00%
Other theft20.47100.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.2918.75%
Anti-social behaviour104.47100.00%
Shoplifting102.3542.86%
Criminal damage and arson32.35-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Other theft10.24-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.410.00%
Shoplifting73.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.180.00%
Public order31.180.00%
Other theft20.710.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 235 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202424
July 202417
June 202415
May 202425
April 202412
March 202424
February 202413
January 202420
December 202325
November 202325
October 202319
September 202316

A total of 85 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 20246
June 202410
May 20247
April 20244
March 202411
February 20246
January 20242
December 20234
November 202310
October 202310
September 20235

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
June 20243
May 20246
March 20242
February 20242
December 20232
November 20235
September 20233

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20241
May 202410
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 202310
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
April 20242
March 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 71 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20244
June 20246
May 20244
April 20247
March 20244
February 20246
January 20245
December 20232
November 202310
October 202310
September 20237

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. East Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Beacon Walk
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft1
  • 3. East Cliff Parade
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Gosfield Road
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. South Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. William Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bank Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Belle Vue Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Cooper'S Hill
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. New Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Nightclub
    Total3
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Prospect Hill
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. North Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Reynolds Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Canterbury Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Cecil Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Underdown Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1