WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Kent Police Police

Crime in East Folkestone, Folkestone and Hythe

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

Total Crimes

74
trending_down -22.9% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

75.98per 1k
trending_down -0.3% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

11,555

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences31
Criminal Damage & Arson11
Shoplifting9
Anti-social Behaviour9
Public Order6
Vehicle Crime3
Other Theft2
Drug Offences2
Burglary1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Sussex Road Map
Shoplifting: 9
9
On or near Hill Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 4
4
On or near Ernwell Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Public order: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1
4
On or near Ethelbert Road Map
Other theft: 1Public order: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
3
On or near Foord Road Map
Criminal damage and arson: 2
2
On or near The Waltons Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Bradstone Avenue Map
Drugs: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
2
On or near Fern Bank Crescent Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Canterbury Close Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1
1
On or near James Street Map
Public order: 1
1

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Local Rank

#11safest in Folkestone and Hythe

City Average

77.73per 1k

Local Policing

North Downs East

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Local Priorities

Nuisance motorbikes.

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

E-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

Engagement Events

JUN26

Hawkinge Walk-in Community Engagement Surgery

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10:00 AM — 11:00 AM

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Hawkinge Community Centre, Heron Forstal Avenue Folkestone

JUN26

Hawkinge Walk-in Community Engagement Surgery

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10:00 AM — 11:00 AM

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Hawkinge Community Centre, Heron Forstal Avenue Folkestone

JUL24

Hawkinge Walk-in Community Engagement Surgery

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10:00 AM — 11:00 AM

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Hawkinge Community Centre, Heron Forstal Avenue Folkestone

AUG28

Hawkinge Walk-in Community Engagement Surgery

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10:00 AM — 11:00 AM

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Hawkinge Community Centre, Heron Forstal Avenue Folkestone

SEP25

Hawkinge Walk-in Community Engagement Surgery

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10:00 AM — 11:00 AM

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Hawkinge Community Centre, Heron Forstal Avenue Folkestone

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