Crime Rate in Folkestone Harbour: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Folkestone Harbour

The total recorded crimes in Folkestone Harbour, Folkestone and Hythe, UK in May 2025 are around 61 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Folkestone Harbour crime rate of 3.71 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 Harbour, encompassing approximately 16,449 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (42.11% increase)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
Folkestone Harbour Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 5
  • Charlotte Street with total crimes: 5
  • London Street with total crimes: 4

How safe is Folkestone Harbour?

To understand the safety of Folkestone Harbour, we need to analyze Folkestone Harbour 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 Harbour demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Folkestone and Hythe average, with 808 crimes compared to 818.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Folkestone Harbour witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 12 other areas in the Folkestone and Hythe.

    • In 2023, Folkestone Harbour experienced a greater number of crimes than the Folkestone and Hythe average, with 929 crimes compared to 787. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Folkestone Harbour witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 12 other areas in the Folkestone and Hythe.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Folkestone and Hythe, Folkestone Harbour has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Folkestone Harbour Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Folkestone Harbour has recorded 61 crimes with crime rate of 3.71 ranking 6th out of 12 in the Folkestone and Hythe, UK

In 2024, the total Folkestone Harbour crimes were 808. The crime rate of Folkestone Harbour in 2024 was 49.12 (year) or 4.09 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Folkestone and Hythe.

In 2023, the total crimes in Folkestone Harbour were around 929 crimes with yearly crime rate of 56.48 (year) or 4.71 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Folkestone and Hythe.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Folkestone Harbour)CrimesRank (Folkestone Harbour)CrimesRank (Folkestone Harbour)
Folkestone Central227 13,062 12,591 1
Cheriton77 3967 31,144 2
East Folkestone77 41,050 21,067 3
North Downs East88 2812 4931 4
Hythe63 5767 6659 6
Broadmead49 8708 7640 7
Walland & Denge Marsh56 7515 9527 8
New Romney29 10591 8521 9
Romney Marsh33 9441 10409 10
Hythe Rural14 13327 12292 11
North Downs West25 12330 11253 13
Sandgate & West Folkestone26 11251 13270 12

Folkestone Harbour Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (35 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (42 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 390 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202519
March 202531
February 202525
January 202525
December 202425
November 202425
October 202425
September 202426
August 202435
July 202437
June 202448
May 202442

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.85 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 157 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202510
March 20258
February 202510
January 202512
December 202411
November 202421
October 20247
September 20246
August 202413
July 202419
June 202422
May 202411

A total of 67 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20255
March 20253
February 20256
January 20252
December 20242
November 20245
October 20243
September 20245
August 20245
July 20245
June 202410
May 20248

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
November 20242
July 20241

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202510
March 20256
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20244
October 20246
September 20243
August 20241
July 20249
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
February 20257
January 20255
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
August 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
November 20241
October 20242
September 20245
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20245
July 20244
June 20242
May 20246

A total of 37 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20257
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
September 20243
August 20245
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Folkestone Harbour in May 2025

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

1. Nightclub (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Charlotte Street (Map)
Total5
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
3. London Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
4. Peter Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Rossendale Gardens (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Thanet Gardens (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
7. The Stade (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Highview Park (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Dallas-Brett Crescent (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
10. Back Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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