CT20 2AQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CT20 2AQ

CT20 2AQ, Folkestone and Hythe has recorded a total of 156 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 35.50 per 1,000 population. This CT20 2AQ 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 2AQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CT20 2AQ, encompassing approximately 4393 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CT20 2AQ area, explore the CT20 2AQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (46) incidents (-26.98% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (-7.14% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (24) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

CT20 2AQ 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 2AQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4635.50-26.98%
Anti-social behaviour2610.47-7.14%
Shoplifting245.92-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson175.46112.50%
Public order153.87-6.25%
Drugs93.41125.00%
Other theft92.05-30.77%
Burglary42.050.00%
Other crime30.910.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%
Bicycle theft10.23-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.23-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6341.8818.87%
Shoplifting3614.342.86%
Anti-social behaviour288.19-17.65%
Public order166.37128.57%
Other theft133.648.33%
Criminal damage and arson82.96-20.00%
Burglary41.82-20.00%
Drugs40.910.00%
Other crime30.9150.00%
Bicycle theft30.68200.00%
Theft from the person30.680.00%
Possession of weapons20.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5337.55-5.36%
Shoplifting3512.0612.90%
Anti-social behaviour347.9730.77%
Other theft127.749.09%
Criminal damage and arson102.73-16.67%
Public order72.2875.00%
Burglary51.5925.00%
Drugs41.140.00%
Other crime20.91-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.46-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5636.19-1.75%
Shoplifting3112.74-27.91%
Anti-social behaviour267.06-3.70%
Criminal damage and arson125.9220.00%
Other theft112.7322.22%
Drugs42.50-55.56%
Burglary40.91-20.00%
Public order40.91-55.56%
Other crime30.91-40.00%
Theft from the person30.68200.00%
Bicycle theft20.68100.00%
Vehicle crime20.460.00%
Robbery10.46-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5740.9716.33%
Shoplifting4312.9753.57%
Anti-social behaviour279.79-3.57%
Criminal damage and arson106.14-37.50%
Other theft92.28-40.00%
Drugs92.0528.57%
Public order92.0550.00%
Other crime52.0525.00%
Burglary51.14150.00%
Possession of weapons21.14-33.33%
Robbery20.46-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.46-50.00%
Theft from the person10.23-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4938.23-26.87%
Anti-social behaviour2811.15-6.67%
Shoplifting286.3727.27%
Criminal damage and arson166.37-5.88%
Other theft153.6466.67%
Drugs73.41250.00%
Public order61.59-33.33%
Other crime41.37300.00%
Theft from the person40.910.00%
Possession of weapons30.9150.00%
Robbery30.680.00%
Bicycle theft20.68100.00%
Burglary20.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6737.3286.11%
Anti-social behaviour3015.2557.89%
Shoplifting226.8383.33%
Criminal damage and arson175.0130.77%
Public order93.87-10.00%
Other theft92.0528.57%
Possession of weapons22.050.00%
Vehicle crime20.46100.00%
Drugs20.46-66.67%
Burglary20.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Other crime10.23-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3625.26-26.53%
Anti-social behaviour198.19-34.48%
Criminal damage and arson134.32550.00%
Shoplifting122.96-20.00%
Public order102.7325.00%
Other theft72.28-53.33%
Drugs61.59200.00%
Other crime21.370.00%
Burglary20.46-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4930.042.08%
Anti-social behaviour2911.1570.59%
Other theft156.6087.50%
Shoplifting153.41114.29%
Public order83.4160.00%
Burglary61.82500.00%
Possession of weapons31.37200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.68-75.00%
Drugs20.46-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-66.67%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4824.3520.00%
Anti-social behaviour1710.92-5.56%
Other theft83.87-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson81.82-11.11%
Shoplifting71.82-41.67%
Drugs51.5925.00%
Public order51.14-16.67%
Other crime41.14300.00%
Vehicle crime30.910.00%
Burglary10.68-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4024.3514.29%
Anti-social behaviour189.10-47.06%
Shoplifting124.10-36.84%
Criminal damage and arson92.730.00%
Other theft92.0512.50%
Public order62.05-53.85%
Drugs41.37-42.86%
Burglary30.91-25.00%
Theft from the person30.68200.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3530.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour347.970.00%
Shoplifting197.740.00%
Public order134.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.960.00%
Other theft82.050.00%
Drugs71.820.00%
Vehicle crime41.590.00%
Burglary40.910.00%
Other crime10.910.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 316 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202428
July 202434
June 202426
May 202427
April 202428
March 202430
February 202419
January 202429
December 202317
November 202318
October 202334

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20245
June 20244
May 20245
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20246
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 599 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202463
July 202453
June 202456
May 202457
April 202449
March 202467
February 202436
January 202449
December 202348
November 202340
October 202335

A total of 131 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20248
July 202410
June 202412
May 202410
April 202416
March 202417
February 202413
January 20242
December 20238
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 63 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 108 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202416
July 20247
June 20244
May 20249
April 20246
March 20249
February 202410
January 20248
December 20235
November 20236
October 202313

A total of 284 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.67 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

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 125 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202413
July 202412
June 202411
May 20249
April 202415
March 20249
February 20247
January 202415
December 20238
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 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

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CT20 2AQ 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. The Leas
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Manor Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 8. West Terrace
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 9. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 10. Millfield
    Total4
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Guildhall Street
    Total4
    Drugs3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. A2033
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 13. Langhorne Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Foord Road South
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 15. Cheriton Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Bouverie Square
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Alexandra Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 18. Folkestone Bus Station
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. West Cliff Gardens
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Bouverie Place
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Marine Crescent
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Bayle Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Connaught Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Christ Church Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 25. Pleydell Gardens
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 26. Cheriton Place
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 27. Shakespeare Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Oxford Terrace
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 29. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Longford Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1