WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Kent Police Police

Crime in Cheriton, Folkestone and Hythe

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

Total Crimes

97
trending_down -2.0% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

74.78per 1k
trending_up +2.0% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

13,520

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences29
Shoplifting26
Anti-social Behaviour11
Other Theft9
Criminal Damage & Arson8
Vehicle Crime5
Weapons Possession4
Burglary2
Drug Offences2
Public Order1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Petrol Station Map
Shoplifting: 14Other theft: 3
17
On or near Cheriton Interchange Map
Shoplifting: 11
11
On or near Kings Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3Criminal damage and arson: 1
4
On or near Weymouth Close Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Drugs: 1Possession of weapons: 1
4
On or near Taylor Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3Vehicle crime: 1
4
On or near Canada Close Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3
3
On or near Danton Lane Map
Other theft: 1Vehicle crime: 1
2
On or near Samian Crescent Map
Criminal damage and arson: 2
2
On or near Channel Tunnel Terminal Map
Other theft: 1Possession of weapons: 1
2
On or near Broomfield Road Map
Burglary: 1Vehicle crime: 1
2

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City Ranking

Safety comparison within Folkestone and Hythe district.

Local Rank

#10safest in Folkestone and Hythe

City Average

77.73per 1k

Local Policing

Cheriton

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Local Priorities

Scooters/e-bikes.

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

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

Antisocial behaviour.

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

JUN26

Cheriton Ward Surgery

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10:00 AM — 11:00 AM

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Morrisons, 148 Cheriton Road Folkestone

JUN26

Cheriton Ward Surgery

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10:00 AM — 11:00 AM

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Morrisons, 148 Cheriton Road Folkestone

JUL28

Cheriton SURGERY

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10:00 AM — 11:00 AM

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Morrisons, 148 Cheriton Road Folkestone

AUG25

Cheriton Ward Surgery

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10:00 AM — 11:00 AM

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Morrisons Cafe, 148 Cheriton Road Folkestone

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