WESTERN ESPLANADE, CT6 8RN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CT6 8RN

WESTERN ESPLANADE, CT6 8RN, Canterbury has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.11 per 1,000 population. This CT6 8RN 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 8RN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CT6 8RN, encompassing approximately 2348 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CT6 8RN Crime Hotspots

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

  • York Road with total crimes: 5
  • Lane End with total crimes: 2
  • Cornminster Court with total crimes: 2

WESTERN ESPLANADE, CT6 8RN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting55.11400.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.13-50.00%
Public order10.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.43-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Other theft10.43-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.560.00%
Other theft21.700.00%
Drugs10.850.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.43-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.110.00%
Other theft22.56100.00%
Shoplifting20.85100.00%
Drugs10.850.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.3950.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.56-25.00%
Public order21.280.00%
Burglary10.850.00%
Shoplifting10.43-83.33%
Other theft10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting67.67200.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.70-50.00%
Burglary11.700.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.24166.67%
Vehicle crime33.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.28-33.33%
Shoplifting20.85-71.43%
Other theft10.850.00%
Public order10.430.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting76.3916.67%
Violence and sexual offences32.98-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.28200.00%
Drugs11.280.00%
Public order10.430.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.80-7.69%
Shoplifting65.110.00%
Other theft22.56100.00%
Drugs10.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.6785.71%
Criminal damage and arson25.54100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.850.00%
Other theft10.850.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.5475.00%
Shoplifting32.98200.00%
Public order11.28-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-50.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.24-50.00%
Public order31.700.00%
Vehicle crime31.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.28-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.850.00%
Burglary10.85-50.00%
Shoplifting10.43-50.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.410.00%
Burglary22.130.00%
Shoplifting20.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.850.00%
Other theft10.850.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
June 20243
May 20244
January 20242
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 78 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20246
June 20246
May 20244
April 20248
March 20243
February 202412
January 202413
December 20237
November 20234
October 20238

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 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20246
April 20242
March 20247
February 20246
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
December 20231

A total of 8 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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20243
November 20233

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 8RN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. York Road
    Total5
    Shoplifting5
  • 2. Lane End
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Cornminster Court
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. St George'S Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Victoria Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. B2205
    Total1
    Other theft1