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Crime in Folkestone

Folkestone had 1,737 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 174.1 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 1st of 12 Folkestone and Hythe areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 140% above the middle Folkestone and Hythe area. Crime was up 28% on the three months before.

CT20, Folkestone and Hythe · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Folkestone

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174.1crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
1 of 12Folkestone and Hythe rank1st is the highest rate
+28%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common512 in 3 months

Month by month

500 Mar 408 Apr 444 May 576 Jun 601 Jul 560 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Folkestone. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence51229%
anti-social behaviour43625%
criminal damage21112%
shoplifting19611%
theft1116%
public order684%
drugs473%
burglary312%

Folkestone against Folkestone and Hythe

TypeFolkestone per 1,000Middle Folkestone and Hythe areaChange
Violence51.326.5▲ 6%
Burglary3.12.90%
Vehicle crime2.92.9▼ 24%
Anti-social behaviour43.720.6▲ 68%
Theft and robbery15.96.6▲ 62%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Folkestone174.1▲ 28%
Sandgate152.4▲ 21%
Saltwood101.8▲ 59%
Hawkinge83.9▲ 23%
Hythe83.1▲ 34%
Seabrook67.7▼ 13%
Capel-le-Ferne32.50%
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 Folkestone a safe area?

Folkestone had about 174.1 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 1 of 12 Folkestone and Hythe areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Folkestone?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (512), followed by anti-social behaviour (436) and criminal damage (211).