WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Kent Police Police

Crime in Broadmead, Folkestone and Hythe

Comprehensive safety analysis for Broadmead, localized within Folkestone and Hythe.

Total Crimes

55
trending_up +25.0% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

91.03per 1k
trending_up +1.1% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

4,214

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences15
Anti-social Behaviour12
Shoplifting7
Drug Offences5
Criminal Damage & Arson5
Burglary4
Other Theft3
Public Order2
Other Crime1
Theft from Person1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Shopping Area Map
Shoplifting: 6Anti-social behaviour: 3Violence and sexual offences: 2
11
On or near Parkside Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2Criminal damage and arson: 2Burglary: 1
5
On or near Hospital Map
Drugs: 2Anti-social behaviour: 1Theft from the person: 1
4
On or near Bournemouth Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Criminal damage and arson: 1
3
On or near Supermarket Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Other theft: 1
3
On or near Supermarket Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2Shoplifting: 1
3
On or near Shopping Area Map
Drugs: 3
3
On or near Sports/Recreation Area Map
Public order: 2
2
On or near Victoria Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Parking Area Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
2

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City Ranking

Safety comparison within Folkestone and Hythe district.

Local Rank

#12safest in Folkestone and Hythe

National Safety

Top 21%Riskiest

City Average

77.73per 1k

Local Policing

East Folkestone

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Local Priorities

Road safety.

Issued: 15 Apr 2026

Status Update

This is a priority for the next 3 months. We have identified this based on feedback from local residents, crime data, and ongoing concerns in the area.

We’ll publish an update in the coming months to let you know what we’ve done, what progress has been made, and what’s next.

Actioned: 15 Apr 2026

Drug dealing.

Issued: 15 Apr 2026

Status Update

This is a priority for the next 3 months. We have identified this based on feedback from local residents, crime data, and ongoing concerns in the area.

We’ll publish an update in the coming months to let you know what we’ve done, what progress has been made, and what’s next.

Actioned: 15 Apr 2026

Highway obstructions.

Issued: 15 Apr 2026

Status Update

This is a priority for the next 3 months. We have identified this based on feedback from local residents, crime data, and ongoing concerns in the area.

We’ll publish an update in the coming months to let you know what we’ve done, what progress has been made, and what’s next.

Actioned: 15 Apr 2026

Engagement Events

JUN25

East Folkestone Ward Surgery

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10:00 AM — 11:00 AM

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Harbour Church, Folkestone, 130 Canterbury Road Folkestone

JUL23

East Folkestone Ward Surgery

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10:00 AM — 11:00 AM

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Harbour Church, Folkestone, 130 Canterbury Road Folkestone

AUG20

East Folkestone Ward Surgery

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10:00 AM — 11:00 AM

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Harbour Church, Folkestone, 130 Canterbury Road Folkestone

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