Crime Rate in Cheriton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cheriton

The total recorded crimes in Cheriton, Folkestone and Hythe, UK in July 2025 are around 116 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cheriton crime rate of 3.36 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (49) incidents (96.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (228.57% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (20) incidents (42.86% increase)
Cheriton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 12
  • Cheriton Interchange with total crimes: 8
  • Dennis Way with total crimes: 8

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 July 2025 the Cheriton has recorded 116 crimes with crime rate of 3.36 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cheriton)CrimesRank (Cheriton)CrimesRank (Cheriton)
Folkestone Central271 13,062 12,591 1
East Folkestone76 31,050 21,067 3
North Downs East66 5812 4931 4
Folkestone Harbour73 4808 5929 5
Hythe64 7767 6659 6
New Romney64 6591 8521 9
Broadmead54 8708 7640 7
Walland & Denge Marsh48 9515 9527 8
Romney Marsh39 10441 10409 10
Hythe Rural15 13327 12292 11
North Downs West21 12330 11253 13
Sandgate & West Folkestone24 11251 13270 12

Cheriton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 49 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 128 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 20257
May 20255
April 202510
March 20259
February 20252
January 20252
December 20248
November 202419
October 202420
September 20248
August 202415

A total of 383 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202549
June 202525
May 202534
April 202527
March 202541
February 202530
January 202532
December 202431
November 202433
October 202440
September 202426
August 202415

A total of 87 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202513
May 20256
April 20258
March 20255
February 202511
January 20255
December 202411
November 20248
October 20242
September 20248
August 20243

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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
July 20253
June 20254
May 20254
April 20255
March 20257
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20256
May 20256
April 20254
March 20254
February 20257
January 20256
December 20245
November 20245
October 20247
September 20245
August 20246

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20253
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 20245
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 100 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202514
May 20257
April 202510
March 20256
February 20255
January 20253
December 202410
November 20241
October 20248
September 20247
August 20249

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
April 20251
November 20242

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 4 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

High Crime Locations Cheriton in July 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting11
Other theft1
2. Cheriton Interchange (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1
3. Dennis Way (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Theft from the person1
4. Broomfield Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
5. Foster Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Woodfield Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
7. St Mark'S Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Channel Tunnel Terminal (Map)
Total4
Other crime2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
9. Mitchell Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
10. Trimworth Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2

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