Crime Rate in East Folkestone: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in East Folkestone

The total recorded crimes in East Folkestone, Folkestone and Hythe, UK in May 2025 are around 77 as per the recent police data. This equates to a East Folkestone crime rate of 1.67 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 East Folkestone, encompassing approximately 46,159 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (-17.78% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-30.77% decrease)
East Folkestone Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sussex Road with total crimes: 9
  • Holywell Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Canterbury Close with total crimes: 4

How safe is East Folkestone?

To understand the safety of East Folkestone, we need to analyze East 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, East Folkestone reported a higher crime volume than the Folkestone and Hythe average, with 1,050 crimes compared to 818. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, East Folkestone witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 12 other areas in the Folkestone and Hythe.

    • In 2023, East Folkestone experienced a greater number of crimes than the Folkestone and Hythe average, with 1,067 crimes compared to 787. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, East Folkestone witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 12 other areas in the Folkestone and Hythe.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

East Folkestone Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the East Folkestone has recorded 77 crimes with crime rate of 1.67 ranking 4th out of 12 in the Folkestone and Hythe, UK

In 2024, the total East Folkestone crimes were 1,050. The crime rate of East Folkestone in 2024 was 22.75 (year) or 1.90 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Folkestone and Hythe.

In 2023, the total crimes in East Folkestone were around 1,067 crimes with yearly crime rate of 23.12 (year) or 1.93 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Folkestone and Hythe.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (East Folkestone)CrimesRank (East Folkestone)CrimesRank (East Folkestone)
Folkestone Central227 13,062 12,591 1
Cheriton77 3967 31,144 2
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

East Folkestone Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (45 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (14 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (30 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 38 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (37 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 47 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (72 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (50 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20251
February 20256
January 20256
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20244
July 20241
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 145 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202514
March 202511
February 202510
January 20256
December 20243
November 20247
October 202414
September 202411
August 202411
July 202421
June 202418
May 20249

A total of 522 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 40.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202537
April 202545
March 202530
February 202538
January 202538
December 202432
November 202428
October 202439
September 202429
August 202437
July 202447
June 202472
May 202450

A total of 122 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202513
March 20252
February 20254
January 20258
December 20244
November 20248
October 202410
September 20246
August 202417
July 202410
June 202424
May 20247

A total of 61 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 20259
February 20251
January 20252
October 20242
September 20247
August 20242
July 20244
June 202420
May 20243

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20256
February 20251
January 20252
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 38 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244
August 20243
June 20244
May 20246

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20257
January 20256
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 63 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20254
February 20251
January 20256
December 20242
November 20246
October 20241
September 20247
August 20245
July 20245
June 202416
May 20244

A total of 38 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20257
March 20256
February 20254
January 20255
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20245
May 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243

High Crime Locations East Folkestone in May 2025

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

1. Sussex Road (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
2. Holywell Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Canterbury Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Ernwell Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Pilgrim Spring (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Athelstan Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Shepway Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Churchill Avenue (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Drugs1
9. Calgary Crescent (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Park View (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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