Crime Rate in Sandgate & West Folkestone: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sandgate & West Folkestone

The total recorded crimes in Sandgate & West Folkestone, Folkestone and Hythe, UK in May 2025 are around 26 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sandgate & West Folkestone crime rate of 2.80 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 Sandgate & West Folkestone, encompassing approximately 9,294 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Sandgate & West Folkestone Crime Hotspots

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

  • North Road with total crimes: 5
  • Fremantle Road with total crimes: 3
  • Lachlan Way with total crimes: 2

How safe is Sandgate & West Folkestone?

To understand the safety of Sandgate & West Folkestone, we need to analyze Sandgate & West 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, Sandgate & West Folkestone demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Folkestone and Hythe average, with 251 crimes compared to 818.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Sandgate & West Folkestone recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 12 other areas in the Folkestone and Hythe.

    • In 2023, Sandgate & West Folkestone had fewer crimes than the Folkestone and Hythe average, with 270 crimes compared to 787. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Sandgate & West Folkestone recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 12 other areas in the Folkestone and Hythe.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Folkestone and Hythe, Sandgate & West Folkestone has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Sandgate & West Folkestone Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Sandgate & West Folkestone has recorded 26 crimes with crime rate of 2.80 ranking 11th out of 12 in the Folkestone and Hythe, UK

In 2024, the total Sandgate & West Folkestone crimes were 251. The crime rate of Sandgate & West Folkestone in 2024 was 27.01 (year) or 2.25 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Folkestone and Hythe.

In 2023, the total crimes in Sandgate & West Folkestone were around 270 crimes with yearly crime rate of 29.05 (year) or 2.42 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Folkestone and Hythe.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sandgate & West Folkestone)CrimesRank (Sandgate & West Folkestone)CrimesRank (Sandgate & West Folkestone)
Folkestone Central227 13,062 12,591 1
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 Folkestone Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
January 20255
September 20243
July 20241
May 20243

A total of 117 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202510
March 20257
February 202510
January 20257
December 20246
November 202410
October 20248
September 20249
August 20249
July 20249
June 202416
May 20245

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
December 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20251
February 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20246

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
June 20244

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20252
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20245
September 20244
August 20245
July 20244
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
December 20243
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20251
July 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Sandgate & West Folkestone in May 2025

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

1. North Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Fremantle Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
3. Lachlan Way (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
4. Gurkha Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
5. Brambley Crescent (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Other theft1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Southernwood Rise (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Sandgate Hill (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Castle Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. Helena Corniche (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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