Crime Rate in Cheriton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cheriton

The total recorded crimes in Cheriton, Folkestone and Hythe, UK in March 2025 are around 79 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cheriton crime rate of 2.29 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 Cheriton, encompassing approximately 34,517 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (36.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
Cheriton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Postling Road with total crimes: 6
  • Canada Close with total crimes: 4
  • Channel Tunnel Terminal with total crimes: 4

How safe is Cheriton?

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

  • Relative to Folkestone and Hythe:

    • In 2024, Cheriton reported a higher crime volume than the Folkestone and Hythe average, with 967 crimes compared to 818. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Cheriton witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 12 other cities.

    • In 2023, Cheriton experienced a greater number of crimes than the Folkestone and Hythe average, with 1,144 crimes compared to 787. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Cheriton witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 12 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Folkestone and Hythe, Cheriton has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Cheriton Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Cheriton has recorded 79 crimes with crime rate of 2.29 ranking 2th out of 12 in the Folkestone and Hythe, UK

In 2024, the total Cheriton crimes were 967. The crime rate of Cheriton in 2024 was 28.01 (year) or 2.33 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Folkestone and Hythe.

In 2023, the total crimes in Cheriton were around 1,144 crimes with yearly crime rate of 33.14 (year) or 2.76 (month) ranking 2 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
East Folkestone65 51,050 21,067 3
Folkestone Harbour68 3808 5929 5
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

Cheriton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (41 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (40 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (20 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 (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 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 377 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202541
February 202530
January 202532
December 202431
November 202433
October 202440
September 202426
August 202415
July 202435
June 202436
May 202433
April 202425

A total of 137 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20252
January 20252
December 20248
November 202419
October 202420
September 20248
August 202415
July 202410
June 202428
May 20246
April 202410

A total of 78 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20257
January 20256
December 20245
November 20245
October 20247
September 20245
August 20246
July 20245
June 202414
May 20243
April 202411

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20252
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 36 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245
April 20244

A total of 86 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20255
January 20253
December 202410
November 20241
October 20248
September 20247
August 20249
July 20244
June 202412
May 202412
April 20249

A total of 86 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 202511
January 20255
December 202411
November 20248
October 20242
September 20248
August 20243
July 202413
June 202410
May 20244
April 20246

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 20245
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242
July 20245
June 20248
May 20244
April 202411

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20244
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242
June 20248
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
June 20242

High Crime Locations Cheriton in March 2025

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

1. Postling Road (Map)
Total6
Other crime3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
2. Canada Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
3. Channel Tunnel Terminal (Map)
Total4
Other crime4
4. Cheriton Interchange (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
5. Mitchell Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Other theft1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. The Rifles (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Wesleyan Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Weymouth Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Baker Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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