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Crime in Elham

Elham had 3 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 12th of 12 Folkestone and Hythe areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 94% below the middle Folkestone and Hythe area.

CT4, Folkestone and Hythe · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Elham

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4crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
12 of 12Folkestone and Hythe rank1st is the highest rate
–on the 3 months beforenot enough to compare
public ordermost common1 in 3 months

Month by month

1 Mar 2 Apr 1 May 1 Jun 1 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Elham. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
public order133%
theft133%
violence133%

Elham against Folkestone and Hythe

TypeElham per 1,000Middle Folkestone and Hythe areaChange
Violence026.5–
Burglary02.9–
Vehicle crime02.9–
Anti-social behaviour020.6–
Theft and robbery26.6–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Hawkinge83.9▲ 23%
Elham4–
See every Folkestone and Hythe area ranked on the crime in Folkestone and Hythe page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Elham a safe area?

Elham had about 4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 12 of 12 Folkestone and Hythe areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was public order.

What is the most common crime in Elham?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was public order (1), followed by theft (1) and violence (1).