Crime Rate in Cheriton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cheriton

The total recorded crimes in Cheriton, Folkestone and Hythe, UK in May 2025 are around 77 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cheriton crime rate of 2.23 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (25.93% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
Cheriton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cheriton Interchange with total crimes: 9
  • Charles Crescent with total crimes: 5
  • Wells Road 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 areas in the Folkestone and Hythe.

    • 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 areas in the Folkestone and Hythe.

  • 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 May 2025 the Cheriton has recorded 77 crimes with crime rate of 2.23 ranking 3th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cheriton)CrimesRank (Cheriton)CrimesRank (Cheriton)
Folkestone Central227 13,062 12,591 1
East Folkestone77 41,050 21,067 3
North Downs East88 2812 4931 4
Folkestone Harbour61 6808 5929 5
Hythe63 5767 6659 6
Broadmead49 8708 7640 7
Walland & Denge Marsh56 7515 9527 8
New Romney29 10591 8521 9
Romney Marsh33 9441 10409 10
Hythe Rural14 13327 12292 11
North Downs West25 12330 11253 13
Sandgate & West Folkestone26 11251 13270 12

Cheriton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 413 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.77 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202534
April 202527
March 202541
February 202530
January 202532
December 202431
November 202433
October 202440
September 202426
August 202415
July 202435
June 202436
May 202433

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 77 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
November 20242
June 20242

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20253
January 20252
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 142 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202510
March 20259
February 20252
January 20252
December 20248
November 202419
October 202420
September 20248
August 202415
July 202410
June 202428
May 20246

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
January 20252

A total of 41 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20257
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 94 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202510
March 20256
February 20255
January 20253
December 202410
November 20241
October 20248
September 20247
August 20249
July 20244
June 202412
May 202412

A total of 94 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20258
March 20255
February 202511
January 20255
December 202411
November 20248
October 20242
September 20248
August 20243
July 202413
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20244
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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

High Crime Locations Cheriton in May 2025

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

1. Cheriton Interchange (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting6
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Charles Crescent (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Wells Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
4. Dennis Way (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Burglary1
Other crime1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Tudor Road (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Park Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
8. Shorncliffe Crescent (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Naseby Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Samian Crescent (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1

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