WEST HILL ROAD, CT6 8HG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CT6 8HG

WEST HILL ROAD, CT6 8HG, Canterbury has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.35 per 1,000 population. This CT6 8HG 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 8HG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CT6 8HG, encompassing approximately 3474 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CT6 8HG area, explore the CT6 8HG Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-35.71% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

CT6 8HG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • York Road with total crimes: 5
  • Clifftown Gardens with total crimes: 3

WEST HILL ROAD, CT6 8HG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting108.35400.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.88-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson32.59200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.86-25.00%
Other theft20.860.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.357.69%
Anti-social behaviour44.030.00%
Shoplifting21.150.00%
Other theft20.58100.00%
Other crime20.580.00%
Vehicle crime20.580.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-66.67%
Public order10.290.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.3330.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.74200.00%
Shoplifting20.86-33.33%
Other crime20.58100.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.91-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour42.8833.33%
Shoplifting31.15-57.14%
Public order20.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.58-50.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.1937.50%
Shoplifting73.17250.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.010.00%
Vehicle crime20.86-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.580.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.18-46.67%
Vehicle crime42.30300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.15-50.00%
Other theft20.580.00%
Shoplifting20.58-71.43%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.21-6.25%
Shoplifting74.3216.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.01300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.15200.00%
Other theft20.86100.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.77-15.79%
Shoplifting64.600.00%
Other theft11.73-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-50.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.0646.15%
Criminal damage and arson45.47300.00%
Other theft21.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.58100.00%
Burglary10.580.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.338.33%
Shoplifting33.7450.00%
Other crime20.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.58-66.67%
Drugs10.29-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%
Public order10.29-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.91-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson33.450.00%
Vehicle crime20.860.00%
Shoplifting20.58-33.33%
Drugs20.58100.00%
Public order20.58100.00%
Burglary10.58-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.040.00%
Shoplifting32.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.860.00%
Burglary20.860.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 161 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202414
July 202413
June 202410
May 202411
April 20248
March 202415
February 202416
January 202419
December 202313
November 202312
October 202321

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 47 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20247
April 20242
March 20247
February 20246
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
June 20244
May 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20237

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
December 20232

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
November 20232

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CT6 8HG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. York Road
    Total5
    Shoplifting5
  • 3. Clifftown Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Grafton Rise
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Cornminster Court
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Alexandria Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Crown Hill Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Victoria Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Grand Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Cliff Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Cliff Sea Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Fitzgerald Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. B2205
    Total1
    Other theft1