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 March 2025 are around 68 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Folkestone Harbour crime rate of 4.13 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (24.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
Folkestone Harbour Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 7
  • Queen Street with total crimes: 7
  • Highview Park with total crimes: 5

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Folkestone Harbour has recorded 68 crimes with crime rate of 4.13 ranking 3th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Folkestone and Hythe)CrimesRank (Folkestone and Hythe)CrimesRank (Folkestone and Hythe)
Folkestone Central225 13,062 12,591 1
Cheriton79 2967 31,144 2
East Folkestone65 51,050 21,067 3
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 Harbour Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (11 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 366 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202531
February 202525
January 202525
December 202425
November 202425
October 202425
September 202426
August 202435
July 202437
June 202448
May 202442
April 202422

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
November 20242
July 20241

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20244
October 20246
September 20243
August 20241
July 20249
June 20244
May 20244
April 202411

A total of 150 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 202510
January 202512
December 202411
November 202421
October 20247
September 20246
August 202413
July 202419
June 202422
May 202411
April 202410

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 56 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
November 20241
October 20242
September 20245
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20249

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
August 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 March 2025

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

1. Nightclub (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
2. Queen Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
3. Highview Park (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
4. Hollands Avenue (Map)
Total5
Other crime4
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Rossendale Gardens (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
6. Radnor Bridge Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. St Michael'S Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Lennard Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Martello Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1

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