Crime Rate in North Downs East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in North Downs East

The total recorded crimes in North Downs East, Folkestone and Hythe, UK in May 2025 are around 88 as per the recent police data. This equates to a North Downs East crime rate of 26.50 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 North Downs East, encompassing approximately 3,320 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (15.38% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (85.71% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
North Downs East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gloster Close with total crimes: 5
  • Ridley Close with total crimes: 5
  • Elvington Lane with total crimes: 4

How safe is North Downs East?

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

  • Relative to Folkestone and Hythe:

    • In 2024, North Downs East demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Folkestone and Hythe average, with 812 crimes compared to 818.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, North Downs East witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 12 other areas in the Folkestone and Hythe.

    • In 2023, North Downs East experienced a greater number of crimes than the Folkestone and Hythe average, with 931 crimes compared to 787. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, North Downs East witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 12 other areas in the Folkestone and Hythe.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Folkestone and Hythe, North Downs East has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

North Downs East Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the North Downs East has recorded 88 crimes with crime rate of 26.50 ranking 2th out of 12 in the Folkestone and Hythe, UK

In 2024, the total North Downs East crimes were 812. The crime rate of North Downs East in 2024 was 244.54 (year) or 20.38 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Folkestone and Hythe.

In 2023, the total crimes in North Downs East were around 931 crimes with yearly crime rate of 280.38 (year) or 23.36 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Folkestone and Hythe.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (North Downs East)CrimesRank (North Downs East)CrimesRank (North Downs East)
Folkestone Central227 13,062 12,591 1
Cheriton77 3967 31,144 2
East Folkestone77 41,050 21,067 3
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

North Downs East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 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 22 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (42 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 187 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202514
March 20259
February 20258
January 202511
December 20247
November 20248
October 20248
September 202411
August 202411
July 202422
June 202442
May 202410

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 202416
May 20241

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
August 20242
July 20242
May 20243

A total of 40 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20254
February 20251
January 20255
December 20242
October 20241
September 20243
July 20247
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 343 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202526
March 202526
February 202522
January 202526
December 202423
November 202424
October 202431
September 202418
August 202427
July 202431
June 202426
May 202433

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20246
October 20242
September 20246
August 20242
July 20241
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 71 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20255
March 20253
February 20256
January 20254
December 20247
November 20246
October 20244
September 20246
August 202410
July 20244
June 20242
May 20246

A total of 61 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20256
February 20257
January 20253
December 20242
November 20246
October 20241
September 20246
August 20243
July 20242
June 202410
May 20246

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
July 20241

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243

High Crime Locations North Downs East in May 2025

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

1. Gloster Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour5
2. Ridley Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Elvington Lane (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Bicycle theft1
4. Millfield Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Downs Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
6. Cox Drive (Map)
Total4
Drugs3
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Aspen Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Lewis Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
9. High Street (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Other crime1
10. Canterbury Road (Map)
Total2
Public order2

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