Crime in Sandgate & West Folkestone, Folkestone and Hythe
Comprehensive safety analysis for Sandgate & West Folkestone, localized within Folkestone and Hythe.
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Incident Distribution
| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 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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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
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Sandgate and Folkestone West Police surgery
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Sandgate Library, Sandgate High Street Folkestone
Sandgate and Folkestone West surgery
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Sandgate Library, Sandgate High Street Folkestone
Sandgate and Folkestone West surgery
other2:00 PM — 3:00 PM
Sandgate Library, Sandgate High Street Folkestone
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