WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Kent Police Police

Crime in Sandgate & West Folkestone, Folkestone and Hythe

Comprehensive safety analysis for Sandgate & West Folkestone, localized within Folkestone and Hythe.

Total Crimes

28
trending_up +64.7% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

34.3per 1k
trending_up +0.7% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Low Risk

Total Population

6,054

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences15
Anti-social Behaviour5
Vehicle Crime2
Drug Offences2
Other Crime2
Criminal Damage & Arson1
Other Theft1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near The Crescent Map
Violence and sexual offences: 5
5
On or near Parking Area Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Anti-social behaviour: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
4
On or near Helena Corniche Map
Drugs: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1
2
On or near North Close Map
Vehicle crime: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1
2
On or near Granville Road East Map
Violence and sexual offences: 1
1
On or near Wellington Place Map
Vehicle crime: 1
1
On or near West Lawn Gardens Map
Violence and sexual offences: 1
1
On or near North Lane Map
Other theft: 1
1
On or near Bybrook Field Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1
1
On or near Sandwich Close Map
Drugs: 1
1

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City Ranking

Safety comparison within Folkestone and Hythe district.

Local Rank

#3safest in Folkestone and Hythe

National Safety

Top 18%Safest

City Average

77.73per 1k

Local Policing

Sandgate & West Folkestone

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Local Priorities

E-scooters/e-bikes.

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

Dog fouling.

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

Antisocial behaviour - nuisance.

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

JUN18

Sandgate and Folkestone West Police surgery

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schedule

2:00 PM — 3:00 PM

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Sandgate Library, Sandgate High Street Folkestone

JUL2

Sandgate and Folkestone West surgery

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2:00 PM — 3:00 PM

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Sandgate Library, Sandgate High Street Folkestone

AUG13

Sandgate and Folkestone West surgery

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2:00 PM — 3:00 PM

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Sandgate Library, Sandgate High Street Folkestone

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