CT9 5LA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CT9 5LA

CT9 5LA, Thanet has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.86 per 1,000 population. This CT9 5LA 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 5LA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CT9 5LA, encompassing approximately 1418 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CT9 5LA area, explore the CT9 5LA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

CT9 5LA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 14
  • Welsdene Road with total crimes: 9
  • Briary Close with total crimes: 6

CT9 5LA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting921.8680.00%
Violence and sexual offences86.35100.00%
Other theft55.64400.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.530.00%
Public order42.820.00%
Burglary12.820.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour510.58150.00%
Shoplifting53.5366.67%
Violence and sexual offences43.53-42.86%
Other theft12.820.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences711.2875.00%
Shoplifting34.94-76.92%
Anti-social behaviour22.12100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.41-33.33%
Public order11.410.00%
Other theft10.710.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1315.51-13.33%
Violence and sexual offences49.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.8250.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.12-66.67%
Other theft10.710.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1519.74114.29%
Violence and sexual offences410.58-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour32.8250.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.12100.00%
Vehicle crime21.41100.00%
Burglary21.410.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.1012.50%
Shoplifting76.35133.33%
Anti-social behaviour24.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.41-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.58300.00%
Shoplifting35.64-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.41100.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting69.87-53.85%
Other theft24.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.41100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.41100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.410.00%
Public order10.710.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1311.9930.00%
Criminal damage and arson19.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.71-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.710.00%
Other crime10.710.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1013.40-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences47.0533.33%
Criminal damage and arson12.82-75.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Drugs10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Public order10.710.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1519.0425.00%
Criminal damage and arson410.5833.33%
Violence and sexual offences32.82-76.92%
Anti-social behaviour12.120.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Public order10.710.00%
Bicycle theft10.710.00%
Other theft10.710.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1322.560.00%
Shoplifting129.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson38.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.120.00%
Public order10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Burglary10.710.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20244
June 20247
May 20244
April 20244
March 20249
February 20248
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233
September 202313

A total of 111 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20245
June 20243
May 202413
April 202415
March 20247
February 20243
January 20246
December 202313
November 202310
October 202315
September 202312

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CT9 5LA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total14
    Shoplifting9
    Other theft3
    Public order2
  • 2. Welsdene Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Briary Close
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 4. High Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Alicia Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1