Crime Rate in Sandgate & West Folkestone: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sandgate & West Folkestone

The total recorded crimes in Sandgate & West Folkestone, Folkestone and Hythe, UK in February 2026 are around 28 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sandgate & West Folkestone crime rate of 3.01 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 Sandgate & West Folkestone, encompassing approximately 9,294 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Sandgate & West Folkestone Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ross Way with total crimes: 6
  • Radnor Cliff with total crimes: 3
  • Sunnyside Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Sandgate & West Folkestone?

To understand the safety of Sandgate & West Folkestone, we need to analyze Sandgate & West Folkestone crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Folkestone and Hythe:

    • In 2024, Sandgate & West Folkestone demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Folkestone and Hythe average, with 251 crimes compared to 818.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Sandgate & West Folkestone recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 12 other areas in the Folkestone and Hythe.

    • In 2023, Sandgate & West Folkestone had fewer crimes than the Folkestone and Hythe average, with 270 crimes compared to 787. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Sandgate & West Folkestone recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 12 other areas in the Folkestone and Hythe.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Sandgate & West Folkestone Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Sandgate & West Folkestone crimes were 251. The crime rate of Sandgate & West Folkestone in 2024 was 27.01 (year) or 2.25 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Folkestone and Hythe.

In 2023, the total crimes in Sandgate & West Folkestone were around 270 crimes with yearly crime rate of 29.05 (year) or 2.42 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Folkestone and Hythe.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Sandgate & West Folkestone)CrimesRank (Sandgate & West Folkestone)CrimesRank (Sandgate & West Folkestone)
Folkestone CentralNA NA3,062 12,591 1
CheritonNA NA967 31,144 2
East FolkestoneNA NA1,050 21,067 3
North Downs EastNA NA812 4931 4
Folkestone HarbourNA NA808 5929 5
HytheNA NA767 6659 6
BroadmeadNA NA708 7640 7
Walland & Denge MarshNA NA515 9527 8
New RomneyNA NA591 8521 9
Romney MarshNA NA441 10409 10
Hythe RuralNA NA327 12292 11
North Downs WestNA NA330 11253 13

Sandgate & West Folkestone Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20263
December 20251
August 20251
July 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20251
November 20257
October 20252
September 20254
August 20252
June 20253
May 20253
April 20254
March 20251
February 20253

A total of 148 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.38 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202614
January 202612
December 20259
November 202515
October 20259
September 20259
August 202518
July 20258
June 202516
May 202511
April 202510
March 20257
February 202510

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
October 20251
September 20251
August 20251
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
August 20252
July 20252
March 20253

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20263
December 20256
November 20255
October 20253
September 20254
August 202511
July 20257
June 20259
May 20253
April 20254
March 20252
February 20254

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20251
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20261
December 20251
November 20252
September 20251
August 20253
July 20252
June 20253
May 20255
April 20251

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
September 20251
August 20251
July 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20251

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20251

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20251
February 20251

High Crime Locations Sandgate & West Folkestone in February 2026

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

1. Ross Way (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Vehicle crime2
2. Radnor Cliff (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
3. Sunnyside Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Upper Corniche (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. North Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Fremantle Road (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
7. Darnley Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Highland Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. The Riviera (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Alexandra Corniche (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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