FOLKESTONE ROAD, CT17 9SF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CT17 9SF

FOLKESTONE ROAD, CT17 9SF, Dover has recorded a total of 77 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.53 per 1,000 population. This CT17 9SF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CT17 postcode area, which has experienced 197 crimes and a crime rate of 9.12 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CT17 9SF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CT17 9SF, encompassing approximately 4155 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CT17 9SF area, explore the CT17 9SF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (-25.64% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-31.58% decrease)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)

CT17 9SF Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 12
  • Malvern Road with total crimes: 10
  • Clarendon Place with total crimes: 6

FOLKESTONE ROAD, CT17 9SF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2918.53-25.64%
Anti-social behaviour136.98-31.58%
Other theft83.1314.29%
Public order71.9340.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.68-14.29%
Other crime41.440.00%
Shoplifting30.96200.00%
Possession of weapons30.72200.00%
Drugs20.72-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Burglary10.24-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3921.428.33%
Anti-social behaviour199.38171.43%
Criminal damage and arson74.57-22.22%
Other theft71.6875.00%
Public order51.6866.67%
Burglary41.20100.00%
Drugs40.960.00%
Robbery10.960.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.24-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3618.77-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson98.6612.50%
Anti-social behaviour72.17-50.00%
Shoplifting51.680.00%
Drugs41.2033.33%
Other theft40.96-33.33%
Vehicle crime30.960.00%
Public order30.7250.00%
Other crime30.720.00%
Burglary20.720.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4019.7311.11%
Anti-social behaviour149.6340.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.37166.67%
Other theft61.93-14.29%
Shoplifting51.440.00%
Drugs31.200.00%
Public order20.72-66.67%
Robbery10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3616.8444.00%
Anti-social behaviour108.660.00%
Other theft72.4140.00%
Public order61.68100.00%
Other crime51.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.20-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.72-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Robbery10.24-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2514.6813.64%
Anti-social behaviour106.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.41500.00%
Other theft51.4425.00%
Drugs51.20400.00%
Public order31.200.00%
Possession of weapons20.72100.00%
Robbery20.480.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.31-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour105.290.00%
Other theft42.41300.00%
Public order30.96-25.00%
Robbery20.72100.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-50.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-85.71%
Shoplifting10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3014.44-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour107.2225.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.41-36.36%
Public order41.6833.33%
Burglary30.96200.00%
Vehicle crime20.720.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Other theft10.24-80.00%
Other crime10.24-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4017.81110.53%
Criminal damage and arson119.63175.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.65-20.00%
Other theft51.93-50.00%
Public order31.2050.00%
Vehicle crime20.72-60.00%
Other crime20.48100.00%
Burglary10.48-66.67%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.23-40.62%
Anti-social behaviour104.57-28.57%
Other theft102.4125.00%
Vehicle crime52.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.20-66.67%
Burglary30.960.00%
Public order20.72-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%
Other crime10.24-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3221.18-31.91%
Anti-social behaviour147.70-17.65%
Criminal damage and arson123.3720.00%
Other theft82.89700.00%
Drugs61.93500.00%
Public order51.44-44.44%
Other crime31.2050.00%
Burglary30.72-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.72100.00%
Robbery20.48100.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4723.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour1711.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson104.090.00%
Public order92.410.00%
Burglary52.170.00%
Other crime21.200.00%
Bicycle theft20.480.00%
Vehicle crime20.480.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
March 20245
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20236
September 20231

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20243
April 20245
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 395 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202429
July 202439
June 202436
May 202440
April 202436
March 202425
February 202422
January 202430
December 202340
November 202319
October 202332
September 202347

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20245
May 20245
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 142 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 202419
June 20247
May 202414
April 202410
March 202410
February 202410
January 202410
December 20238
November 202310
October 202314
September 202317

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
September 20232

A total of 84 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20247
June 20249
May 20248
April 20243
March 20246
February 20241
January 20247
December 202311
November 20234
October 202312
September 202310

A total of 66 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20247
June 20244
May 20246
April 20247
March 20245
February 20244
January 20241
December 20235
November 202310
October 20238
September 20231

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20245
June 20243
May 20242
April 20246
March 20243
February 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235
September 20239

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
November 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CT17 9SF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total12
    Other theft6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Malvern Road
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Clarendon Place
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Dover Priory (Station)
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. South Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Norman Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Military Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. St John'S Road
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. North Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Curzon Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 11. Auden Way
    Total3
    Other crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Clarendon Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Birchwood Rise
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Winchelsea Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. West Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 17. Winchelsea Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Winchelsea Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Glen Grove
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Belgrave Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. B2011
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Westbury Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Tower Hamlets Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. Tower Hill
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Dover Priory
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1