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 March 2025 are around 65 as per the recent police data. This equates to a East Folkestone crime rate of 1.41 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (-21.05% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (800.00% increase)
East Folkestone Crime Hotspots

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

  • B2011 with total crimes: 6
  • Fleming Way with total crimes: 4
  • Walton Manor 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the East Folkestone has recorded 65 crimes with crime rate of 1.41 ranking 5th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Folkestone and Hythe)CrimesRank (Folkestone and Hythe)CrimesRank (Folkestone and Hythe)
Folkestone Central225 13,062 12,591 1
Cheriton79 2967 31,144 2
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

East Folkestone Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (38 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 110 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

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

A total of 478 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202530
February 202538
January 202538
December 202432
November 202428
October 202439
September 202429
August 202437
July 202447
June 202472
May 202450
April 202438

A total of 33 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 64 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

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

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

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

A total of 129 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 202510
January 20256
December 20243
November 20247
October 202414
September 202411
August 202411
July 202421
June 202418
May 20249
April 20248

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 12 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 March 2025

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

1. B2011 (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime1
Other theft1
2. Fleming Way (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Walton Manor Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
4. Ernwell Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Black Bull Road (Map)
Total3
Other crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Sussex Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Snowdrop Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Brabner Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Invicta Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Shepway Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary2

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