Crime in Folkestone Central, Folkestone and Hythe
Comprehensive safety analysis for Folkestone Central, localized within Folkestone and Hythe.
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Incident Distribution
| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 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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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
Harbour Surgery
other10:00 AM — 11:00 AM
Caffe La Delizia, Folkestone
Harbour ward
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Caffe La Delizia, Folkestone
Harbour Ward
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Caffe La Delizia, Folkestone
Harbour Ward Surgery
other10:00 AM — 11:00 AM
Caffe La Delizia, Folkestone
Harbour ward
other10:00 AM — 11:00 AM
Caffe La Delizia, Folkestone
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