CT20 2SB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CT20 2SB

CT20 2SB, Folkestone and Hythe has recorded a total of 204 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 43.12 per 1,000 population. This CT20 2SB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CT20 postcode area, which has experienced 361 crimes and a crime rate of 14.93 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CT20 2SB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CT20 2SB, encompassing approximately 4731 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (62) incidents (-3.12% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (39) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (20.83% increase)

CT20 2SB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 34
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18
  • Police Station with total crimes: 17

CT20 2SB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6243.12-3.12%
Shoplifting3913.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour298.2420.83%
Public order186.1350.00%
Other theft173.8013.33%
Criminal damage and arson163.596.67%
Drugs53.380.00%
Burglary41.060.00%
Other crime40.850.00%
Bicycle theft30.8550.00%
Possession of weapons20.630.00%
Theft from the person20.420.00%
Robbery20.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6439.1036.17%
Shoplifting3913.538.33%
Anti-social behaviour248.24-7.69%
Other theft155.0736.36%
Criminal damage and arson153.177.14%
Public order123.1771.43%
Drugs52.5425.00%
Burglary41.06100.00%
Other crime40.85-42.86%
Bicycle theft20.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4734.87-12.96%
Shoplifting369.93-16.28%
Anti-social behaviour267.6113.04%
Criminal damage and arson145.500.00%
Other theft112.96-8.33%
Other crime72.3275.00%
Public order71.48-36.36%
Drugs41.48-63.64%
Theft from the person30.8550.00%
Robbery20.630.00%
Burglary20.42-71.43%
Bicycle theft20.42100.00%
Vehicle crime20.420.00%
Possession of weapons20.420.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5439.31-8.47%
Shoplifting4311.4143.33%
Anti-social behaviour239.09-4.17%
Criminal damage and arson144.86-12.50%
Other theft122.96-25.00%
Drugs112.54-15.38%
Public order112.3257.14%
Burglary72.32133.33%
Other crime41.4833.33%
Possession of weapons20.850.00%
Robbery20.42100.00%
Theft from the person20.42-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5937.41-3.28%
Shoplifting3012.4720.00%
Anti-social behaviour246.34-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson165.07-20.00%
Other theft163.3860.00%
Drugs133.38333.33%
Public order72.75-12.50%
Theft from the person41.480.00%
Other crime30.8550.00%
Burglary30.630.00%
Bicycle theft10.630.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6135.3032.61%
Anti-social behaviour3012.8925.00%
Shoplifting256.34108.33%
Criminal damage and arson205.2817.65%
Other theft104.23100.00%
Public order82.11-20.00%
Burglary31.69200.00%
Drugs30.63-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.630.00%
Other crime20.42-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-50.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4627.0527.78%
Anti-social behaviour249.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson175.07240.00%
Shoplifting123.59-25.00%
Public order102.54-28.57%
Drugs62.11200.00%
Other theft51.27-54.55%
Other crime31.060.00%
Vehicle crime20.63100.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Burglary10.21-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3624.73-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour247.6141.18%
Shoplifting165.07128.57%
Public order143.38133.33%
Other theft112.9622.22%
Burglary62.32100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.270.00%
Drugs21.06-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-50.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.21-50.00%

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 offences4822.1929.73%
Anti-social behaviour1710.15-22.73%
Other theft93.5912.50%
Shoplifting71.90-50.00%
Public order61.48-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.27-28.57%
Drugs41.060.00%
Burglary30.85200.00%
Vehicle crime20.630.00%
Other crime20.420.00%
Possession of weapons20.42100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3722.40-11.90%
Anti-social behaviour227.82-21.43%
Shoplifting144.65-36.36%
Public order82.96-42.86%
Other theft81.6933.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.69-36.36%
Drugs41.48-50.00%
Other crime20.85100.00%
Burglary10.42-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4229.38-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour288.88-12.50%
Shoplifting225.9210.00%
Public order144.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.96-8.33%
Drugs82.32-11.11%
Other theft61.69-14.29%
Burglary41.27100.00%
Vehicle crime30.8550.00%
Other crime10.63-80.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4833.39-28.36%
Anti-social behaviour3210.1588.24%
Shoplifting206.765.26%
Public order144.23-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.96-20.00%
Drugs92.5428.57%
Other theft71.90-41.67%
Other crime51.48150.00%
Robbery31.060.00%
Burglary20.63100.00%
Bicycle theft20.42100.00%
Vehicle crime20.420.00%
Theft from the person10.42-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6735.090.00%
Public order2014.160.00%
Shoplifting194.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour174.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson153.590.00%
Other theft123.170.00%
Drugs72.540.00%
Theft from the person31.480.00%
Other crime20.630.00%
Vehicle crime20.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Burglary10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 139 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.69 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
July 202415
June 202411
May 202412
April 202416
March 202410
February 20245
January 202411
December 20239
November 20238
October 20236
September 20237
August 202312

A total of 671 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 51.62 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202462
July 202464
June 202447
May 202454
April 202459
March 202461
February 202446
January 202436
December 202348
November 202337
October 202342
September 202348
August 202367

A total of 320 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202429
July 202424
June 202426
May 202423
April 202424
March 202430
February 202424
January 202424
December 202317
November 202322
October 202328
September 202332
August 202317

A total of 149 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.46 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202418
July 202412
June 20247
May 202411
April 20247
March 20248
February 202410
January 202414
December 20236
November 20238
October 202314
September 202314
August 202320

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20247
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20246
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 167 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.85 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202416
July 202415
June 202414
May 202414
April 202416
March 202420
February 202417
January 20245
December 20235
November 20237
October 202311
September 202312
August 202315

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 322 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.77 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202439
July 202439
June 202436
May 202443
April 202430
March 202425
February 202412
January 202416
December 20237
November 202314
October 202322
September 202320
August 202319

A total of 81 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20245
June 20244
May 202411
April 202413
March 20243
February 20246
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20238
September 20239
August 20237

A total of 39 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20244
June 20247
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20235
August 20232

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231
August 20233

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
September 20233

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CT20 2SB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total34
    Shoplifting14
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft3
    Public order1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total18
    Shoplifting6
    Public order4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Police Station
    Total17
    Criminal damage and arson8
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Claremont Road
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Muddles Passage
    Total13
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
  • 6. West Terrace
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Alexandra Gardens
    Total9
    Shoplifting7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Bouverie Place
    Total9
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bouverie Square
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Cheriton Place
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 11. Shopping Area
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Shakespeare Terrace
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Cheriton Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Clifton Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 15. The Leas
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 16. Manor Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 17. Guildhall Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. A2033
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Albion Villas
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 20. Victoria Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Gloucester Place
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Church Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Shellons Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. Coolinge Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 26. Trinity Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 27. Oxford Terrace
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 28. West Cliff Gardens
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 29. Longford Terrace
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Longford Way
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1