AMHERST CLOSE, CT9 3QZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CT9 3QZ

AMHERST CLOSE, CT9 3QZ, Thanet has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.51 per 1,000 population. This CT9 3QZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CT9 postcode area, which has experienced 778 crimes and a crime rate of 16.72 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CT9 3QZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CT9 3QZ, encompassing approximately 3234 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CT9 3QZ area, explore the CT9 3QZ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (58.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

CT9 3QZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lyminge Way with total crimes: 14
  • Hinchliffe Way with total crimes: 4
  • St Anthony'S Way with total crimes: 2

AMHERST CLOSE, CT9 3QZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.5158.33%
Criminal damage and arson55.8725.00%
Other crime31.55200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.930.00%
Vehicle crime20.62100.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Other theft10.31-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.73-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson43.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.240.00%
Other theft20.62100.00%
Possession of weapons20.62100.00%
Vehicle crime10.62-50.00%
Burglary10.31-75.00%
Other crime10.31-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.0628.57%
Burglary45.56300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.240.00%
Other crime31.24200.00%
Public order20.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.62-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.620.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%
Other theft10.31-83.33%
Robbery10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.200.00%
Other theft64.33200.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.8525.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.55300.00%
Possession of weapons11.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.977.69%
Public order54.3366.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.5533.33%
Other theft21.24-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.62100.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.97-31.58%
Other theft44.020.00%
Public order31.24200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.93-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.93200.00%
Drugs10.93-66.67%
Other crime10.31-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.75171.43%
Other theft45.87-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.24300.00%
Drugs31.2450.00%
Vehicle crime20.930.00%
Other crime20.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.620.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.95-36.36%
Other theft52.160.00%
Drugs21.550.00%
Public order10.62-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.4222.22%
Criminal damage and arson33.40200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.93200.00%
Vehicle crime20.930.00%
Public order20.620.00%
Drugs20.620.00%
Robbery10.62-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.6450.00%
Robbery22.780.00%
Other theft20.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.62-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-50.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences65.87-77.78%
Anti-social behaviour41.8533.33%
Public order31.240.00%
Vehicle crime30.93200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.93-50.00%
Drugs10.620.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2713.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson48.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.240.00%
Public order30.930.00%
Other theft20.930.00%
Robbery10.620.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
September 20231

A total of 169 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.08 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202419
July 202412
June 202418
May 202414
April 202414
March 202413
February 202419
January 20247
December 202311
November 20239
October 20236
September 202327

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
April 20245
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
September 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CT9 3QZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Lyminge Way
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime2
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Hinchliffe Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. St Anthony'S Way
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Dalmeny Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. St Francis Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Palmer Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Willow Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Adisham Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Denton Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Elfrida Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Friendly Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Queen Elizabeth Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Friends Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. St Christopher Close
    Total1
    Other theft1