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Crime in Sandgate

Sandgate had 1,425 crimes recorded over July to September 2026, about 152.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 2nd of 12 Folkestone and Hythe areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 96% above the middle Folkestone and Hythe area. Crime was up 18% on the three months before.

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

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152.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJuly to September 2026
2 of 12Folkestone and Hythe rank1st is the highest rate
+18%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common397 in 3 months

Month by month

374 Apr 386 May 447 Jun 498 Jul 481 Aug 446 Sep

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence39728%
anti-social behaviour37226%
shoplifting24017%
criminal damage987%
public order695%
theft685%
drugs443%
other crime373%

Sandgate against Folkestone and Hythe

TypeSandgate per 1,000Middle Folkestone and Hythe areaChange
Violence42.426.5▲ 10%
Burglary2.22▼ 34%
Vehicle crime2.62.4▼ 17%
Anti-social behaviour39.820.6▲ 41%
Theft and robbery11.45.9▲ 3%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Folkestone169.1▲ 18%
Sandgate152.3▲ 18%
Saltwood92.7▲ 25%
Hawkinge85.5▲ 20%
Hythe82.8▲ 27%
Seabrook73.6▲ 2%
Capel-le-Ferne34.2▲ 24%
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 Sandgate a safe area?

Sandgate had about 152.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over July to September 2026, ranking 2 of 12 Folkestone and Hythe areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Sandgate?

Over July to September 2026, the most common was violence (397), followed by anti-social behaviour (372) and shoplifting (240).