WD22 Intelligence Updated March 2026Source: Kent Police Police

Folkestone Central Crime Intelligence

Comprehensive safety analysis for Folkestone Central, localized within folkestone and hythe.

Total Crimes

267
trending_up +44.3% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

187.9per 1k
trending_up +2.3% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

High Risk

Total Population

10,317

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences83
Anti-social Behaviour50
Shoplifting38
Criminal Damage & Arson27
Drug Offences19
Public Order18
Other Theft11
Vehicle Crime10
Burglary4
Other Crime3
Weapons Possession2
Theft from Person1
Bicycle Theft1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Police Station Map
Criminal damage and arson: 10Public order: 7Violence and sexual offences: 6
28
On or near Supermarket Map
Shoplifting: 16Violence and sexual offences: 7Anti-social behaviour: 3
26
On or near Marine Terrace Map
Anti-social behaviour: 5Drugs: 2Other crime: 2
10
On or near Parking Area Map
Violence and sexual offences: 8
8
On or near Parking Area Map
Shoplifting: 7
7
On or near Bouverie Place Map
Shoplifting: 3Anti-social behaviour: 3
6
On or near New Street Map
Violence and sexual offences: 6
6
On or near Supermarket Map
Drugs: 4Burglary: 1Other theft: 1
6
On or near West Terrace Map
Shoplifting: 4Possession of weapons: 1
5
On or near Dixwell Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 4Criminal damage and arson: 1
5

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City Ranking

Safety comparison within folkestone and hythe district.

Local Rank

#13safest in folkestone and hythe

National Safety

Top 3%Riskiest

City Average

78.39per 1k

Local Policing

Folkestone Harbour

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Local Priorities

Drug dealing.

Issued: 15 Apr 2026

Status Update

This is a priority for the next 3 months. We have identified this based on feedback from local residents, crime data, and ongoing concerns in the area.

We’ll publish an update in the coming months to let you know what we’ve done, what progress has been made, and what’s next.

Actioned: 15 Apr 2026

Road safety.

Issued: 15 Apr 2026

Status Update

This is a priority for the next 3 months. We have identified this based on feedback from local residents, crime data, and ongoing concerns in the area.

We’ll publish an update in the coming months to let you know what we’ve done, what progress has been made, and what’s next.

Actioned: 15 Apr 2026

Drink/drug driving.

Issued: 15 Apr 2026

Status Update

This is a priority for the next 3 months. We have identified this based on feedback from local residents, crime data, and ongoing concerns in the area.

We’ll publish an update in the coming months to let you know what we’ve done, what progress has been made, and what’s next.

Actioned: 15 Apr 2026

Drugs.

Issued: 3 Feb 2026

Status Update

Officers have been carrying out proactive patrols across the Harbour ward. During this work, stop and search powers have been used where appropriate.

Officers also work closely with staff at licensed premises to help deter and identify drug use in and around these locations. Where offences are identified, officers take prompt action.

Actioned: 31 Mar 2026

Road safety.

Issued: 3 Feb 2026

Status Update

Officers have been carrying out active patrols in the area. This includes stopping vehicles and dealing with offences through advice, education and enforcement where appropriate.

A speed‑camera van has also been deployed at locations identified as higher risk. This provides a visible reminder to drivers and helps discourage speeding.

Actioned: 31 Mar 2026

Engagement Events

MAY22

Harbour Ward Surgery

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10:00 AM — 11:00 AM

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Caffe La Delizia, Folkestone

JUN26

Harbour Surgery

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10:00 AM — 11:00 AM

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Caffe La Delizia, Folkestone

JUL24

Harbour ward

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10:00 AM — 11:00 AM

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Caffe La Delizia, Folkestone

AUG28

Harbour Ward

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10:00 AM — 11:00 AM

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Caffe La Delizia, Folkestone

SEP25

Harbour Ward Surgery

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10:00 AM — 11:00 AM

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Caffe La Delizia, Folkestone

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