CT20 1AG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CT20 1AG

CT20 1AG, Folkestone and Hythe has recorded a total of 153 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.00 per 1,000 population. This CT20 1AG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CT20 postcode area, which has experienced 294 crimes and a crime rate of 12.16 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CT20 1AG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CT20 1AG, encompassing approximately 5884 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CT20 1AG area, explore the CT20 1AG Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (48) incidents (-47.83% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (-17.65% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (20) incidents (-31.03% decrease)

CT20 1AG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 29
  • Marine Terrace with total crimes: 15
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12

CT20 1AG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4826.00-47.83%
Anti-social behaviour288.16-17.65%
Shoplifting204.76-31.03%
Criminal damage and arson133.400.00%
Public order122.21-29.41%
Other theft102.04-44.44%
Drugs81.7060.00%
Burglary61.36100.00%
Other crime31.02-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.17-66.67%
Theft from the person10.17-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 92 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9238.2417.95%
Anti-social behaviour3415.63-15.00%
Shoplifting295.7838.10%
Other theft184.935.88%
Public order173.0688.89%
Criminal damage and arson132.89-13.33%
Drugs52.2125.00%
Other crime40.850.00%
Bicycle theft30.6850.00%
Burglary30.510.00%
Theft from the person30.510.00%
Possession of weapons20.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-75.00%
Robbery10.170.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7833.484.00%
Anti-social behaviour4013.2660.00%
Shoplifting216.80-12.50%
Other theft173.5741.67%
Criminal damage and arson152.89-11.76%
Public order92.5580.00%
Drugs41.530.00%
Other crime40.68-42.86%
Vehicle crime40.68100.00%
Burglary30.68-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.51100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7530.761.35%
Anti-social behaviour2512.75-3.85%
Shoplifting244.25-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson174.0841.67%
Other theft122.8933.33%
Other crime72.0475.00%
Burglary51.19-16.67%
Public order50.85-50.00%
Drugs40.85-50.00%
Theft from the person30.6850.00%
Vehicle crime20.510.00%
Robbery10.34-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7432.808.82%
Shoplifting3612.5828.57%
Anti-social behaviour266.12-23.53%
Criminal damage and arson124.42-33.33%
Public order102.0425.00%
Other theft91.70-43.75%
Drugs81.5333.33%
Burglary61.3650.00%
Other crime41.02-20.00%
Robbery20.68-33.33%
Theft from the person20.34-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.34-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.17-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6834.16-2.86%
Anti-social behaviour3411.560.00%
Shoplifting285.7864.71%
Criminal damage and arson184.76-5.26%
Other theft163.0660.00%
Public order82.72-27.27%
Drugs61.36100.00%
Other crime51.0266.67%
Burglary40.85100.00%
Bicycle theft30.68200.00%
Theft from the person30.510.00%
Possession of weapons30.5150.00%
Robbery30.510.00%
Vehicle crime20.51-33.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7029.7437.25%
Anti-social behaviour3411.9061.90%
Criminal damage and arson195.7818.75%
Shoplifting173.2341.67%
Public order112.890.00%
Other theft101.8711.11%
Vehicle crime31.700.00%
Other crime30.510.00%
Drugs30.51-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.510.00%
Burglary20.34-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5122.94-5.56%
Anti-social behaviour218.67-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson163.57220.00%
Shoplifting122.72-7.69%
Public order112.0437.50%
Other theft91.87-43.75%
Drugs61.53100.00%
Other crime31.02200.00%
Burglary30.51-57.14%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Robbery10.170.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5424.47-1.82%
Anti-social behaviour309.1850.00%
Other theft165.10128.57%
Shoplifting132.7285.71%
Public order82.2114.29%
Burglary71.36600.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.19-16.67%
Drugs30.85-25.00%
Possession of weapons30.5150.00%
Vehicle crime20.51-33.33%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%
Other crime10.17-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5520.2217.02%
Anti-social behaviour209.35-4.76%
Shoplifting73.40-36.36%
Other theft71.19-36.36%
Public order71.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.19-50.00%
Other crime51.0266.67%
Drugs40.850.00%
Vehicle crime30.6850.00%
Possession of weapons20.510.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Burglary10.17-66.67%
Theft from the person10.17-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4721.58-12.96%
Anti-social behaviour217.99-44.74%
Criminal damage and arson123.5733.33%
Shoplifting112.04-38.89%
Other theft111.8710.00%
Public order71.87-50.00%
Drugs41.19-63.64%
Burglary30.68-40.00%
Other crime30.51-25.00%
Theft from the person30.51200.00%
Possession of weapons20.510.00%
Vehicle crime20.34-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5428.55-28.00%
Anti-social behaviour389.182.70%
Shoplifting186.46-10.00%
Public order143.06-26.32%
Drugs112.3857.14%
Other theft101.87-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson91.70-10.00%
Burglary51.5366.67%
Vehicle crime40.85100.00%
Other crime40.68-33.33%
Theft from the person10.68-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7533.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour3712.750.00%
Shoplifting206.290.00%
Public order193.400.00%
Other theft133.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.210.00%
Drugs71.700.00%
Other crime61.190.00%
Burglary31.020.00%
Robbery30.510.00%
Theft from the person20.510.00%
Bicycle theft20.340.00%
Vehicle crime20.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 73 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 20244
June 20244
May 20248
April 20246
March 20243
February 20246
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 202311
September 20237

A total of 841 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 64.69 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202492
July 202478
June 202475
May 202474
April 202468
March 202470
February 202451
January 202454
December 202355
November 202347
October 202354
September 202375

A total of 388 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202434
July 202440
June 202425
May 202426
April 202434
March 202434
February 202421
January 202430
December 202320
November 202321
October 202338
September 202337

A total of 256 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.69 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202429
July 202421
June 202424
May 202436
April 202428
March 202417
February 202412
January 202413
December 20237
November 202311
October 202318
September 202320

A total of 52 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 20247
May 20244
April 20245
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 138 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202417
July 20249
June 20245
May 202410
April 20248
March 202411
February 202411
January 20248
December 20237
November 20237
October 202314
September 202319

A total of 165 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.69 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202413
July 202415
June 202417
May 202412
April 202418
March 202419
February 202416
January 20245
December 20236
November 202312
October 20239
September 202310

A total of 158 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.15 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202418
July 202417
June 202412
May 20249
April 202416
March 202410
February 20249
January 202416
December 20237
November 202311
October 202310
September 202313

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 51 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20243
June 20245
May 20246
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20247
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 21 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
February 20241
December 20231
September 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CT20 1AG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total29
    Shoplifting13
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Marine Terrace
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total12
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 4. Rendezvous Street
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Claremont Road
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Manor Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 7. West Terrace
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 8. Nightclub
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Millfield
    Total4
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Guildhall Street
    Total4
    Drugs3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. A2033
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 12. Foord Road South
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 13. Brockman Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 14. Cheriton Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Bouverie Square
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Alexandra Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. Folkestone Bus Station
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. West Cliff Gardens
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Bouverie Place
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Marine Crescent
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Bayle Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Bellevue Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Bradstone New Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 24. Connaught Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Christ Church Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 26. Pleydell Gardens
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 27. Cheriton Place
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 28. Shakespeare Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Oxford Terrace
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 30. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1