The total recorded crimes in Cheriton, Folkestone and Hythe, UK in July 2025 are around 116 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cheriton crime rate of 3.36 per 1,000 population.
It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Cheriton, encompassing approximately 34,517 residents.
Most occured crime TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
To understand the safety of Cheriton, we need to analyze Cheriton crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.
Relative to Folkestone and Hythe:
In 2024, Cheriton reported a higher crime volume than the Folkestone and Hythe average, with 967 crimes compared to 818. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Cheriton witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 12 other areas in the Folkestone and Hythe.
In 2023, Cheriton experienced a greater number of crimes than the Folkestone and Hythe average, with 1,144 crimes compared to 787. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Cheriton witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 12 other areas in the Folkestone and Hythe.
Overall Assessment:
Compared to other areas in Folkestone and Hythe, Cheriton has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.
The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.
In July 2025 the Cheriton has recorded 116 crimes with crime rate of 3.36 ranking 2th out of 12 in the Folkestone and Hythe, UK
In 2024, the total Cheriton crimes were 967. The crime rate of Cheriton in 2024 was 28.01 (year) or 2.33 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Folkestone and Hythe.
In 2023, the total crimes in Cheriton were around 1,144 crimes with yearly crime rate of 33.14 (year) or 2.76 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Folkestone and Hythe.
| Area | July 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Cheriton) | Crimes | Rank (Cheriton) | Crimes | Rank (Cheriton) | |
| Folkestone Central | 271 | 1 | 3,062 | 1 | 2,591 | 1 |
| East Folkestone | 76 | 3 | 1,050 | 2 | 1,067 | 3 |
| North Downs East | 66 | 5 | 812 | 4 | 931 | 4 |
| Folkestone Harbour | 73 | 4 | 808 | 5 | 929 | 5 |
| Hythe | 64 | 7 | 767 | 6 | 659 | 6 |
| New Romney | 64 | 6 | 591 | 8 | 521 | 9 |
| Broadmead | 54 | 8 | 708 | 7 | 640 | 7 |
| Walland & Denge Marsh | 48 | 9 | 515 | 9 | 527 | 8 |
| Romney Marsh | 39 | 10 | 441 | 10 | 409 | 10 |
| Hythe Rural | 15 | 13 | 327 | 12 | 292 | 11 |
| North Downs West | 21 | 12 | 330 | 11 | 253 | 13 |
| Sandgate & West Folkestone | 24 | 11 | 251 | 13 | 270 | 12 |
July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 49 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.
During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (14 cases).
In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.
For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (41 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).
February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.
During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.29 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 23 |
| June 2025 | 7 |
| May 2025 | 5 |
| April 2025 | 10 |
| March 2025 | 9 |
| February 2025 | 2 |
| January 2025 | 2 |
A total of 238 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 34.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 49 |
| June 2025 | 25 |
| May 2025 | 34 |
| April 2025 | 27 |
| March 2025 | 41 |
| February 2025 | 30 |
| January 2025 | 32 |
A total of 55 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 7 |
| June 2025 | 13 |
| May 2025 | 6 |
| April 2025 | 8 |
| March 2025 | 5 |
| February 2025 | 11 |
| January 2025 | 5 |
A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 3 |
| May 2025 | 5 |
| April 2025 | 5 |
| March 2025 | 3 |
| January 2025 | 2 |
A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 3 |
| June 2025 | 4 |
| May 2025 | 4 |
| April 2025 | 5 |
| March 2025 | 7 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 1 |
| June 2025 | 1 |
| May 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 3 |
| February 2025 | 3 |
| January 2025 | 3 |
A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 5 |
| June 2025 | 6 |
| May 2025 | 6 |
| April 2025 | 4 |
| March 2025 | 4 |
| February 2025 | 7 |
| January 2025 | 6 |
A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 1 |
| June 2025 | 1 |
| May 2025 | 3 |
| April 2025 | 3 |
| March 2025 | 3 |
| February 2025 | 2 |
| January 2025 | 4 |
A total of 65 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.29 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 20 |
| June 2025 | 14 |
| May 2025 | 7 |
| April 2025 | 10 |
| March 2025 | 6 |
| February 2025 | 5 |
| January 2025 | 3 |
A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 2 |
| May 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 2 |
| May 2025 | 2 |
| April 2025 | 2 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 3 |
| January 2025 | 2 |
A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2025 | 1 |
| May 2025 | 2 |
| April 2025 | 5 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 3 |
A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 2 |
A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Cheriton postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 12 |
| Shoplifting | 11 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Shoplifting | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |