WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Kent Police Police

Crime in North Downs East, Folkestone and Hythe

Comprehensive safety analysis for North Downs East, localized within Folkestone and Hythe.

Total Crimes

62
trending_up +24.0% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

45.17per 1k
trending_down -4.0% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

11,651

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences24
Anti-social Behaviour12
Other Theft7
Drug Offences7
Criminal Damage & Arson3
Weapons Possession3
Shoplifting2
Vehicle Crime2
Public Order1
Other Crime1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Millfield Map
Drugs: 1Vehicle crime: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
3
On or near Collard Place Map
Other crime: 1Other theft: 1
2
On or near Petrol Station Map
Shoplifting: 1Possession of weapons: 1
2
On or near Paxton Avenue Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Millfield Close Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Fernfield Map
Drugs: 2
2
On or near Coach Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Cherry Gardens Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Supermarket Map
Shoplifting: 1
1
On or near Corbett Road Map
Other theft: 1
1

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City Ranking

Safety comparison within Folkestone and Hythe district.

Local Rank

#4safest in Folkestone and Hythe

City Average

77.73per 1k

Local Policing

North Downs West

Kent Police

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Local Priorities

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

Fly-tipping.

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

Theft.

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

Hawkinge Walk-in Community Engagement Surgery

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10:00 AM — 11:00 AM

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Hawkinge Community Centre, Heron Forstal Avenue Folkestone

JUN26

Hawkinge Walk-in Community Engagement Surgery

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10:00 AM — 11:00 AM

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Hawkinge Community Centre, Heron Forstal Avenue Folkestone

JUL24

Hawkinge Walk-in Community Engagement Surgery

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10:00 AM — 11:00 AM

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Hawkinge Community Centre, Heron Forstal Avenue Folkestone

AUG28

Hawkinge Walk-in Community Engagement Surgery

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10:00 AM — 11:00 AM

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Hawkinge Community Centre, Heron Forstal Avenue Folkestone

SEP25

Hawkinge Walk-in Community Engagement Surgery

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10:00 AM — 11:00 AM

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Hawkinge Community Centre, Heron Forstal Avenue Folkestone

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