Crime Rate in Folkestone Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Folkestone Central

The total recorded crimes in Folkestone Central, Folkestone and Hythe, UK in March 2025 are around 225 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Folkestone Central crime rate of 4.53 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 Folkestone Central, encompassing approximately 49,664 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (75) incidents (-12.79% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (32.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (31) incidents (-16.22% decrease)
Folkestone Central Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 20
  • Marine Terrace with total crimes: 17
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12

How safe is Folkestone Central?

To understand the safety of Folkestone Central, we need to analyze Folkestone Central crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Folkestone and Hythe:

    • In 2024, Folkestone Central reported a higher crime volume than the Folkestone and Hythe average, with 3,062 crimes compared to 818. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Folkestone Central witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 12 other cities.

    • In 2023, Folkestone Central experienced a greater number of crimes than the Folkestone and Hythe average, with 2,591 crimes compared to 787. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Folkestone Central witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 12 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Folkestone and Hythe, Folkestone Central has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Folkestone Central Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Folkestone Central has recorded 225 crimes with crime rate of 4.53 ranking 1th out of 12 in the Folkestone and Hythe, UK

In 2024, the total Folkestone Central crimes were 3,062. The crime rate of Folkestone Central in 2024 was 61.65 (year) or 5.14 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Folkestone and Hythe.

In 2023, the total crimes in Folkestone Central were around 2,591 crimes with yearly crime rate of 52.17 (year) or 4.35 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Folkestone and Hythe.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Folkestone and Hythe)CrimesRank (Folkestone and Hythe)CrimesRank (Folkestone and Hythe)
Cheriton79 2967 31,144 2
East Folkestone65 51,050 21,067 3
Folkestone Harbour68 3808 5929 5
North Downs East59 7812 4931 4
Hythe66 4767 6659 6
Broadmead63 6708 7640 7
Walland & Denge Marsh48 8515 9527 8
New Romney35 9591 8521 9
Romney Marsh32 10441 10409 10
Hythe Rural18 12327 12292 11
North Downs West20 11330 11253 13
Sandgate & West Folkestone16 13251 13270 12

Folkestone Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (75 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (33 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 86 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 37 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (82 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (29 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 98 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 34 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (71 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (88 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (35 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (71 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (40 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (104 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (39 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 94 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 48 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (178 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (74 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (86 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (43 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (87 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (38 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 450 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202533
February 202525
January 202528
December 202434
November 202432
October 202429
September 202440
August 202438
July 202448
June 202472
May 202433
April 202438

A total of 1120 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 93.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 178 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202575
February 202586
January 202582
December 202498
November 202471
October 202488
September 202471
August 2024104
July 202494
June 2024178
May 202486
April 202487

A total of 145 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
February 20258
January 202512
December 202418
November 20248
October 202411
September 202414
August 20248
July 20246
June 202412
May 202411
April 202417

A total of 29 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
June 20246
May 20242
April 20246

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 215 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 202512
January 202512
December 202417
November 202418
October 202420
September 202414
August 202420
July 202420
June 202438
May 202416
April 202417

A total of 67 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20255
January 20257
December 20243
November 20243
October 20245
September 20244
August 20246
July 20245
June 202414
May 20245
April 20244

A total of 441 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202531
February 202537
January 202529
December 202429
November 202429
October 202435
September 202426
August 202439
July 202439
June 202474
May 202443
April 202430

A total of 78 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20256
January 20255
December 20245
November 20243
October 20246
September 20248
August 20245
July 202410
June 202412
May 202410
April 20243

A total of 184 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20259
January 202513
December 202415
November 202412
October 202418
September 202423
August 202421
July 202414
June 202424
May 202414
April 202410

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20259
January 20258
December 20245
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 269 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 202513
January 202525
December 202416
November 202421
October 202422
September 202422
August 202425
July 202423
June 202438
May 202418
April 202427

A total of 22 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
December 20242
August 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243

High Crime Locations Folkestone Central in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Folkestone Central postcode area is presented below.

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total20
Shoplifting14
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Marine Terrace (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour4
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting7
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Police Station (Map)
Total12
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs2
Possession of weapons1
5. Coolinge Road (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
6. Claremont Road (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences6
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
7. West Terrace (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
8. Guildhall Street (Map)
Total8
Drugs5
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Rendezvous Street (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
10. Shopping Area (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs2
Other theft1

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