WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Kent Police Police

Crime in Folkestone Central, Folkestone and Hythe

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

Total Crimes

196
trending_down -26.6% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

185.52per 1k
trending_down -1.3% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

High Risk

Total Population

10,317

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences70
Anti-social Behaviour39
Criminal Damage & Arson22
Shoplifting14
Public Order14
Drug Offences11
Other Theft9
Bicycle Theft4
Burglary4
Other Crime3
Robbery3
Vehicle Crime1
Weapons Possession1
Theft from Person1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Supermarket Map
Anti-social behaviour: 7Shoplifting: 4Violence and sexual offences: 4
19
On or near Police Station Map
Violence and sexual offences: 5Drugs: 4Criminal damage and arson: 3
14
On or near Foord Road South Map
Violence and sexual offences: 6Drugs: 1Other theft: 1
8
On or near A2033 Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3Public order: 2Shoplifting: 1
6
On or near Parking Area Map
Shoplifting: 4Other theft: 1
5
On or near Parking Area Map
Violence and sexual offences: 5
5
On or near Marine Terrace Map
Violence and sexual offences: 4
4
On or near Coolinge Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2Burglary: 1Other theft: 1
4
On or near Shopping Area Map
Criminal damage and arson: 2Public order: 1
3
On or near Cheriton Place Map
Shoplifting: 2Criminal damage and arson: 1
3

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City Ranking

Safety comparison within Folkestone and Hythe district.

Local Rank

#13safest in Folkestone and Hythe

National Safety

Top 2%Riskiest

City Average

77.73per 1k

Local Policing

Folkestone Harbour

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Local Priorities

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

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

Drink/drug driving.

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

Harbour Surgery

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10:00 AM — 11:00 AM

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Caffe La Delizia, Folkestone

JUL24

Harbour ward

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10:00 AM — 11:00 AM

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Caffe La Delizia, Folkestone

AUG28

Harbour Ward

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10:00 AM — 11:00 AM

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Caffe La Delizia, Folkestone

SEP25

Harbour Ward Surgery

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10:00 AM — 11:00 AM

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Caffe La Delizia, Folkestone

OCT23

Harbour ward

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10:00 AM — 11:00 AM

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Caffe La Delizia, Folkestone

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