Crime Rate in Folkestone Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Folkestone Central

The total recorded crimes in Folkestone Central, Folkestone and Hythe, UK in July 2025 are around 271 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Folkestone Central crime rate of 5.46 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 Folkestone Central, encompassing approximately 49,664 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (104) incidents (16.85% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (48) incidents (26.32% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (28) incidents (27.27% increase)
Folkestone Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Claremont Road with total crimes: 17
  • Marine Terrace with total crimes: 14
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12

How safe is Folkestone Central?

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

  • Relative to Folkestone and Hythe:

    • In 2024, Folkestone Central reported a higher crime volume than the Folkestone and Hythe average, with 3,062 crimes compared to 818. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Folkestone Central witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 12 other areas in the Folkestone and Hythe.

    • In 2023, Folkestone Central experienced a greater number of crimes than the Folkestone and Hythe average, with 2,591 crimes compared to 787. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Folkestone Central witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 12 other areas in the Folkestone and Hythe.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Folkestone Central Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Folkestone Central has recorded 271 crimes with crime rate of 5.46 ranking 1th out of 12 in the Folkestone and Hythe, UK

In 2024, the total Folkestone Central crimes were 3,062. The crime rate of Folkestone Central in 2024 was 61.65 (year) or 5.14 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Folkestone and Hythe.

In 2023, the total crimes in Folkestone Central were around 2,591 crimes with yearly crime rate of 52.17 (year) or 4.35 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Folkestone and Hythe.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Folkestone Central)CrimesRank (Folkestone Central)CrimesRank (Folkestone Central)
Cheriton116 2967 31,144 2
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

Folkestone Central 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 104 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 48 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (89 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (38 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (90 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (32 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (70 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (28 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (75 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (33 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 86 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 37 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (82 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (29 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 98 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 34 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (71 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (88 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (35 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (71 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (40 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (104 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (39 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1028 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 85.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 104 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025104
June 202589
May 202590
April 202570
March 202575
February 202586
January 202582
December 202498
November 202471
October 202488
September 202471
August 2024104

A total of 234 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202512
May 202516
April 202524
March 202519
February 202513
January 202525
December 202416
November 202421
October 202422
September 202422
August 202425

A total of 405 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202548
June 202538
May 202532
April 202528
March 202533
February 202525
January 202528
December 202434
November 202432
October 202429
September 202440
August 202438

A total of 183 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202511
May 20259
April 202521
March 202511
February 202512
January 202512
December 202417
November 202418
October 202420
September 202414
August 202420

A total of 22 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 185 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202512
May 202515
April 202518
March 202511
February 20259
January 202513
December 202415
November 202412
October 202418
September 202423
August 202421

A total of 352 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202522
May 202528
April 202519
March 202531
February 202537
January 202529
December 202429
November 202429
October 202435
September 202426
August 202439

A total of 147 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202514
May 202513
April 202513
March 202520
February 20258
January 202512
December 202418
November 20248
October 202411
September 202414
August 20248

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20255
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
December 20242
August 20242

A total of 55 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20257
April 20254
March 20256
February 20259
January 20258
December 20245
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 54 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20253
May 20254
April 20251
March 20256
February 20255
January 20257
December 20243
November 20243
October 20245
September 20244
August 20246

A total of 25 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
May 20252
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 66 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20259
May 20253
April 20256
March 20255
February 20256
January 20255
December 20245
November 20243
October 20246
September 20248
August 20245

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Folkestone Central in July 2025

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

1. Claremont Road (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences6
Burglary3
Other crime3
Other theft3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Marine Terrace (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Public order1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting7
Anti-social behaviour4
Robbery1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting8
Public order2
Robbery1
5. Police Station (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs2
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Bellevue Street (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Shakespeare Terrace (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting5
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Guildhall Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting2
Public order1
Robbery1

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