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

Overview of Crime in CT6 5PN

MORTIMER STREET, CT6 5PN, Canterbury has recorded a total of 76 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.03 per 1,000 population. This CT6 5PN 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 5PN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CT6 5PN, encompassing approximately 4215 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (-23.53% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

CT6 5PN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 15
  • Dolphin Street with total crimes: 8
  • East Street with total crimes: 6

MORTIMER STREET, CT6 5PN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2418.03-20.00%
Shoplifting135.69-23.53%
Anti-social behaviour123.08-25.00%
Drugs72.85250.00%
Bicycle theft51.66150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.19-60.00%
Public order40.95-55.56%
Vehicle crime30.95-66.67%
Other crime10.71-50.00%
Other theft10.24-50.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3024.677.14%
Shoplifting177.1221.43%
Anti-social behaviour164.0345.45%
Criminal damage and arson103.80233.33%
Vehicle crime92.37125.00%
Public order92.14200.00%
Robbery42.14100.00%
Bicycle theft20.950.00%
Drugs20.47100.00%
Other crime20.47-33.33%
Other theft20.47100.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2818.27-31.71%
Shoplifting146.647.69%
Anti-social behaviour113.32-35.29%
Vehicle crime42.61300.00%
Possession of weapons40.95-42.86%
Public order30.95-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson30.710.00%
Other crime30.71200.00%
Bicycle theft20.710.00%
Robbery20.47100.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%
Other theft10.24-83.33%
Drugs10.24-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4124.4420.59%
Anti-social behaviour179.7313.33%
Shoplifting134.03-23.53%
Possession of weapons73.08133.33%
Public order71.66133.33%
Other theft61.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.42-78.57%
Burglary20.71-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.47100.00%
Drugs20.47-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3424.919.68%
Shoplifting178.07-34.62%
Anti-social behaviour154.0315.38%
Criminal damage and arson143.56100.00%
Other theft63.32-14.29%
Burglary41.42300.00%
Drugs40.95-33.33%
Public order30.95-57.14%
Possession of weapons30.710.00%
Theft from the person10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3124.4447.62%
Shoplifting267.3562.50%
Anti-social behaviour136.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.0840.00%
Other theft71.66133.33%
Public order71.6640.00%
Drugs61.6620.00%
Bicycle theft11.420.00%
Robbery10.24-50.00%
Other crime10.24-50.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2118.275.00%
Shoplifting164.9877.78%
Anti-social behaviour133.8018.18%
Criminal damage and arson53.0825.00%
Drugs51.19400.00%
Public order51.190.00%
Other theft31.190.00%
Vehicle crime30.710.00%
Robbery20.710.00%
Other crime20.470.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.05-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour114.7457.14%
Shoplifting92.61-10.00%
Public order52.14400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.190.00%
Other theft30.95-50.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Drugs10.24-50.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

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 offences2814.473.70%
Shoplifting106.64-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour72.37-12.50%
Other theft61.6650.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.42-20.00%
Drugs20.95100.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Public order10.24-50.00%
Other crime10.24-66.67%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2714.710.00%
Shoplifting126.41-58.62%
Anti-social behaviour82.85-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.90-66.67%
Other theft41.1933.33%
Other crime30.950.00%
Public order20.71-60.00%
Drugs10.47-50.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2923.253.57%
Violence and sexual offences276.8822.73%
Criminal damage and arson156.41150.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.56-25.00%
Public order52.8566.67%
Other theft31.19-40.00%
Other crime30.710.00%
Drugs20.71100.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2820.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences226.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour165.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.800.00%
Other theft51.420.00%
Public order31.190.00%
Bicycle theft20.710.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20246
March 20245
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 333 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202430
July 202428
June 202441
May 202434
April 202431
March 202421
February 202420
January 202428
December 202327
November 202327
October 202322

A total of 80 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202410
July 20243
June 20243
May 202414
April 20247
March 20245
February 20244
January 20244
December 20235
November 202315
October 20236

A total of 151 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202416
July 202411
June 202417
May 202415
April 202413
March 202413
February 202411
January 20247
December 20238
November 202312
October 202316

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 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
October 20232

A total of 204 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202417
July 202414
June 202413
May 202417
April 202426
March 202416
February 20249
January 202410
December 202312
November 202329
October 202328

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
July 20243
June 20247
May 20243
April 20247
March 20245
February 20245
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20246
April 20247
March 20243
February 20243
January 20246
December 20234
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 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
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20247
May 20243
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 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
February 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CT6 5PN 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. East Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs1
  • 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. Market Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 7. King'S Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Brunswick Square
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Clarence Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 10. William Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 11. Bank Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Fenoulhet Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Little Charles Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 14. North Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Cavendish Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Underdown Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Queens Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Hanover Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Police Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Richmond Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Cooper'S Hill
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 23. New Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Mortimer Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 25. Nightclub
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Central Parade
    Total1
    Drugs1