CT20 1WB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CT20 1WB

CT20 1WB, Folkestone and Hythe has recorded a total of 168 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 34.67 per 1,000 population. This CT20 1WB 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 1WB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CT20 1WB, encompassing approximately 4846 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (50) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (3.45% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (24) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

CT20 1WB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 33
  • Marine Terrace with total crimes: 15
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12

CT20 1WB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5034.67-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour3010.323.45%
Shoplifting246.19-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson174.9570.00%
Public order163.510.00%
Other theft103.30-37.50%
Drugs92.06125.00%
Burglary51.8625.00%
Other crime31.03-25.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Bicycle theft10.21-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.21-50.00%
Theft from the person10.21-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7542.1020.97%
Shoplifting3615.482.86%
Anti-social behaviour297.43-21.62%
Other theft165.980.00%
Public order163.30128.57%
Criminal damage and arson103.30-23.08%
Burglary42.06-20.00%
Drugs40.83-33.33%
Other crime40.8333.33%
Bicycle theft30.8350.00%
Theft from the person30.620.00%
Possession of weapons20.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-50.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6238.79-1.59%
Anti-social behaviour3712.7937.04%
Shoplifting357.6412.90%
Other theft167.2223.08%
Criminal damage and arson133.30-13.33%
Public order72.6875.00%
Drugs61.4450.00%
Burglary51.2425.00%
Other crime31.03-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.620.00%
Vehicle crime20.410.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6336.11-1.56%
Shoplifting3113.00-27.91%
Anti-social behaviour276.40-3.57%
Criminal damage and arson155.5725.00%
Other theft133.1018.18%
Other crime62.6820.00%
Drugs41.24-60.00%
Burglary40.83-42.86%
Public order40.83-60.00%
Theft from the person30.83200.00%
Bicycle theft20.62100.00%
Vehicle crime20.410.00%
Robbery10.41-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6440.456.67%
Shoplifting4313.2153.57%
Anti-social behaviour288.87-9.68%
Criminal damage and arson125.78-33.33%
Other theft112.48-35.29%
Drugs102.2742.86%
Public order102.0666.67%
Burglary72.06133.33%
Other crime51.4425.00%
Possession of weapons21.03-33.33%
Robbery20.41-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.41-50.00%
Theft from the person10.21-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6038.59-15.49%
Anti-social behaviour3112.38-3.12%
Shoplifting286.4027.27%
Criminal damage and arson185.78-10.00%
Other theft173.7170.00%
Drugs73.51250.00%
Public order61.44-33.33%
Other crime41.24300.00%
Theft from the person40.830.00%
Burglary30.8350.00%
Possession of weapons30.6250.00%
Robbery30.620.00%
Bicycle theft20.62100.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7135.9161.36%
Anti-social behaviour3214.6560.00%
Shoplifting226.6083.33%
Criminal damage and arson204.5453.85%
Other theft104.1325.00%
Public order92.06-10.00%
Possession of weapons21.860.00%
Vehicle crime20.41100.00%
Drugs20.41-66.67%
Burglary20.41-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Other crime10.21-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4425.17-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour209.08-35.48%
Criminal damage and arson134.13550.00%
Shoplifting122.68-20.00%
Public order102.4825.00%
Other theft82.06-52.94%
Drugs61.65200.00%
Burglary31.24-50.00%
Other crime20.620.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5228.68-1.89%
Anti-social behaviour3110.7382.35%
Other theft176.40112.50%
Shoplifting153.51114.29%
Public order83.1060.00%
Burglary61.65500.00%
Possession of weapons31.24200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.62-75.00%
Drugs20.41-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-66.67%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5323.1126.19%
Anti-social behaviour1710.94-5.56%
Other theft83.51-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson81.65-27.27%
Shoplifting71.65-41.67%
Drugs51.4425.00%
Public order51.03-16.67%
Other crime41.03300.00%
Vehicle crime30.830.00%
Burglary10.62-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4222.9110.53%
Anti-social behaviour188.67-47.06%
Shoplifting123.71-36.84%
Criminal damage and arson112.480.00%
Other theft92.2712.50%
Public order61.86-53.85%
Drugs41.24-50.00%
Burglary30.83-40.00%
Theft from the person30.62200.00%
Other crime10.62-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3829.51-36.67%
Anti-social behaviour347.84-5.56%
Shoplifting197.02-5.00%
Public order133.92-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson112.6810.00%
Drugs82.2714.29%
Other theft81.65-11.11%
Burglary51.6566.67%
Vehicle crime41.03100.00%
Other crime20.83-60.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6035.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour3612.380.00%
Shoplifting207.430.00%
Public order164.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.300.00%
Other theft92.060.00%
Drugs71.860.00%
Other crime51.440.00%
Robbery31.030.00%
Burglary30.620.00%
Vehicle crime20.620.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 370 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202429
July 202437
June 202427
May 202428
April 202431
March 202432
February 202420
January 202431
December 202317
November 202318
October 202334
September 202336

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

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

A total of 734 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 56.46 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 75 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202450
August 202475
July 202462
June 202463
May 202464
April 202460
March 202471
February 202444
January 202452
December 202353
November 202342
October 202338
September 202360

A total of 160 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.31 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202410
July 202413
June 202415
May 202412
April 202418
March 202420
February 202413
January 20242
December 20238
November 202311
October 202311
September 202310

A total of 74 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
July 20246
June 20244
May 202410
April 20247
March 20242
February 20246
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 126 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.69 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202416
July 20247
June 20244
May 202410
April 20246
March 20249
February 202410
January 20248
December 20235
November 20236
October 202313
September 202316

A total of 304 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202436
July 202435
June 202431
May 202443
April 202428
March 202422
February 202412
January 202415
December 20237
November 202312
October 202319
September 202320

A total of 40 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 20245
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 152 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.69 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202416
July 202416
June 202413
May 202411
April 202417
March 202410
February 20248
January 202417
December 20238
November 20239
October 20238
September 20239

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.45 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 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 19 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20244
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 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
September 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total33
    Shoplifting13
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
    Burglary1
  • 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. Muddles Passage
    Total12
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Rendezvous Street
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Claremont Road
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. The Leas
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Manor Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 9. West Terrace
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 10. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 11. Millfield
    Total4
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Guildhall Street
    Total4
    Drugs3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. A2033
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 14. Langhorne Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Foord Road South
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 16. Cheriton Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Bouverie Square
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Alexandra Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 19. Folkestone Bus Station
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. West Cliff Gardens
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Bouverie Place
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Marine Crescent
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Bayle Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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