Sunday email
Crime

Crime in Saltwood

Saltwood had 157 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 101.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 3rd of 12 Folkestone and Hythe areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 40% above the middle Folkestone and Hythe area. Crime was up 59% on the three months before.

CT21, Folkestone and Hythe · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Saltwood

Share this
101.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
3 of 12Folkestone and Hythe rank1st is the highest rate
+59%on the 3 months beforemore crime
anti-social behaviourmost common50 in 3 months

Month by month

35 Mar 29 Apr 35 May 50 Jun 38 Jul 69 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour5032%
violence4529%
shoplifting1912%
theft96%
criminal damage85%
burglary74%
public order53%
vehicle crime43%

Saltwood against Folkestone and Hythe

TypeSaltwood per 1,000Middle Folkestone and Hythe areaChange
Violence29.226.5▲ 50%
Burglary4.52.9–
Vehicle crime2.62.9–
Anti-social behaviour32.420.6▲ 163%
Theft and robbery8.46.6–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Sandgate152.4▲ 21%
Saltwood101.8▲ 59%
Hythe83.1▲ 34%
Seabrook67.7▼ 13%
Lympne12.7–
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.

Live in Saltwood?

Type your postcode to see everything right round your own street, or get it every Sunday evening by email. Free.

Questions people ask

Is Saltwood a safe area?

Saltwood had about 101.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 3 of 12 Folkestone and Hythe areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.

What is the most common crime in Saltwood?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (50), followed by violence (45) and shoplifting (19).