MORTIMER STREET, CT6 5EX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CT6 5EX

MORTIMER STREET, CT6 5EX, Canterbury has recorded a total of 71 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.85 per 1,000 population. This CT6 5EX 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 5EX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CT6 5EX, encompassing approximately 3976 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-31.25% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-18.75% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (-27.78% decrease)

CT6 5EX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 15
  • East Street with total crimes: 6
  • Queen Street with total crimes: 6

MORTIMER STREET, CT6 5EX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2217.85-31.25%
Anti-social behaviour135.53-18.75%
Shoplifting133.27-27.78%
Drugs83.27300.00%
Bicycle theft52.01150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.26-40.00%
Public order20.75-81.82%
Vehicle crime20.50-75.00%
Other theft10.50-66.67%
Burglary10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3225.9033.33%
Shoplifting188.0528.57%
Anti-social behaviour164.5345.45%
Public order114.02450.00%
Vehicle crime82.77166.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.01150.00%
Robbery31.260.00%
Other theft30.7550.00%
Bicycle theft20.750.00%
Drugs20.50-33.33%
Other crime20.50-50.00%
Burglary10.500.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2417.60-17.24%
Shoplifting146.0316.67%
Anti-social behaviour113.52-15.38%
Other crime42.77300.00%
Drugs31.0150.00%
Vehicle crime30.750.00%
Other theft20.75-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.50100.00%
Possession of weapons20.50-71.43%
Bicycle theft20.500.00%
Public order20.50-60.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2920.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour137.2930.00%
Shoplifting123.27-29.41%
Possession of weapons73.02600.00%
Public order51.760.00%
Vehicle crime31.26200.00%
Other theft30.75-25.00%
Burglary20.75-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.50100.00%
Drugs20.50100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-90.91%
Other crime10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2921.3726.09%
Shoplifting177.29-34.62%
Criminal damage and arson114.2757.14%
Anti-social behaviour102.7711.11%
Public order52.51-16.67%
Burglary41.26300.00%
Other theft41.01-20.00%
Possession of weapons11.010.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Drugs10.25-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2622.1362.50%
Violence and sexual offences236.54-20.69%
Anti-social behaviour95.78-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.2675.00%
Drugs61.7650.00%
Public order61.5150.00%
Other theft51.5166.67%
Bicycle theft11.260.00%
Robbery10.25-50.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2919.8645.00%
Shoplifting167.2977.78%
Anti-social behaviour124.0250.00%
Drugs43.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.01100.00%
Public order41.010.00%
Other theft31.01-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.750.00%
Robbery20.750.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.82-28.57%
Shoplifting95.03-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.2633.33%
Other theft42.01-33.33%
Public order41.01300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.01-60.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2815.34-20.00%
Shoplifting107.04-9.09%
Other theft62.5150.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.51-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson51.510.00%
Drugs21.260.00%
Vehicle crime20.500.00%
Public order10.50-50.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3517.350.00%
Shoplifting118.80-59.26%
Anti-social behaviour72.77-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson51.76-70.59%
Other theft41.26300.00%
Other crime31.01-25.00%
Drugs20.750.00%
Public order20.50-60.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3527.1666.67%
Shoplifting278.80-3.57%
Criminal damage and arson176.79142.86%
Anti-social behaviour114.27-31.25%
Public order52.7766.67%
Other crime41.260.00%
Bicycle theft21.010.00%
Drugs20.50100.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Other theft10.25-66.67%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2820.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences217.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour165.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.020.00%
Public order31.760.00%
Other theft30.750.00%
Bicycle theft20.750.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 132 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202416
July 202411
June 202413
May 202410
April 20249
March 202412
February 20248
January 20246
December 20237
November 202311
October 202316

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 327 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202432
July 202424
June 202429
May 202429
April 202423
March 202429
February 202420
January 202428
December 202335
November 202335
October 202321

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202411
July 20242
June 20245
May 20245
April 20246
March 20244
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 69 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20242
June 20241
May 202411
April 20247
March 20244
February 20242
January 20245
December 20235
November 202317
October 20237

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 201 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202418
July 202414
June 202412
May 202417
April 202426
March 202416
February 20249
January 202410
December 202311
November 202327
October 202328

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20247
May 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20241
March 20242
November 20231

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
April 20241
December 20233
November 20234

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
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total15
    Shoplifting13
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. East Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs1
  • 3. Queen Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Market Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 7. East Cliff Parade
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 8. Canterbury Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 9. King'S Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. William Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 11. Bank Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Beacon Walk
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Fenoulhet Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Little Charles Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 15. North Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Cavendish Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Underdown Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Queens Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Hanover Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 20. Richmond Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Cooper'S Hill
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 22. New Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Mortimer Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 24. Nightclub
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Central Parade
    Total1
    Drugs1