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 May 2025 are around 227 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Folkestone Central crime rate of 4.57 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (90) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (32) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (28) incidents (47.37% increase)
Folkestone Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 13
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 11
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 11

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 May 2025 the Folkestone Central has recorded 227 crimes with crime rate of 4.57 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Folkestone Central)CrimesRank (Folkestone Central)CrimesRank (Folkestone Central)
Cheriton77 3967 31,144 2
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

Folkestone Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 94 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 48 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (178 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (74 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (86 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (43 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 282 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202524
March 202519
February 202513
January 202525
December 202416
November 202421
October 202422
September 202422
August 202425
July 202423
June 202438
May 202418

A total of 22 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 1193 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 91.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 178 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202590
April 202570
March 202575
February 202586
January 202582
December 202498
November 202471
October 202488
September 202471
August 2024104
July 202494
June 2024178
May 202486

A total of 472 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 36.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202532
April 202528
March 202533
February 202525
January 202528
December 202434
November 202432
October 202429
September 202440
August 202438
July 202448
June 202472
May 202433

A total of 84 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20255
February 20256
January 20255
December 20245
November 20243
October 20246
September 20248
August 20245
July 202410
June 202412
May 202410

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
December 20242
August 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 458 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 35.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202519
March 202531
February 202537
January 202529
December 202429
November 202429
October 202435
September 202426
August 202439
July 202439
June 202474
May 202443

A total of 154 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.85 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202513
March 202520
February 20258
January 202512
December 202418
November 20248
October 202411
September 202414
August 20248
July 20246
June 202412
May 202411

A total of 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20256
February 20259
January 20258
December 20245
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 228 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202521
March 202511
February 202512
January 202512
December 202417
November 202418
October 202420
September 202414
August 202420
July 202420
June 202438
May 202416

A total of 207 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202518
March 202511
February 20259
January 202513
December 202415
November 202412
October 202418
September 202423
August 202421
July 202414
June 202424
May 202414

A total of 27 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 26 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 68 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20256
February 20255
January 20257
December 20243
November 20243
October 20245
September 20244
August 20246
July 20245
June 202414
May 20245

High Crime Locations Folkestone Central in May 2025

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

1. Police Station (Map)
Total13
Public order7
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting9
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft2
Drugs1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting4
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
7. West Terrace (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting3
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Marine Terrace (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
9. Rendezvous Street (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Robbery2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Muddles Passage (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1

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