Folkestone and Hythe Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Folkestone and Hythe's November 2024 crime rate of 6.5 per 1,000 residents places it 14.5% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000, a position that reflects the area's character as a coastal town with a mix of residential and tourism-related activity. The breakdown of crimes shows that violence and sexual offences dominated, accounting for 41.5% of all incidents — a share that, while significant, remains 5% above the UK average. This pattern may be partly explained by the area's proximity to major transport links and the seasonal impact of events such as Bonfire Night, which often correlate with spikes in alcohol-fuelled incidents. Anti-social behaviour, at 1.0 per 1,000, was 10% below the UK average, a trend that may be attributed to the community's engagement with local policing initiatives and the relatively small scale of public spaces. The data also highlights a notable contrast between property crimes and violent crimes: while property crimes accounted for 30.9% of the total (227 incidents), violent crimes made up 41.5%, reflecting the area's challenges in managing public order and addressing underlying social factors. Seasonal context plays a crucial role in shaping these patterns, with November's dark evenings and the approach of Christmas shopping contributing to the higher incidence of violent crimes. However, the overall rate remains lower than the UK average, a testament to the area's efforts in crime prevention and its unique demographic profile.

November saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with possession of weapons increasing by 133.3% (3 to 7 incidents) and theft from the person doubling (3 to 6 incidents). These increases may partly explain the 41.5% share of violence and sexual offences, which stood at 2.7 per 1,000 — 5% above the UK average. Conversely, burglary fell by 57.1% (21 to 9 incidents), a drop consistent with seasonal factors such as shorter evenings and reduced foot traffic during Bonfire Night. Vehicle crime also declined by 40.0% (5 to 3 incidents), possibly linked to the end of Black Friday shopping activity. Anti-social behaviour remained 10% below the UK average at 1.0 per 1,000, a trend that may reflect the area's coastal character and community-focused policing initiatives. The stark contrast between rising weapon possession and falling burglary rates illustrates the dynamic nature of local crime dynamics.

Folkestone and Hythe's crime rate in November 2024 stood at 6.5 per 1,000 residents, a 9.0% decrease from the previous month's rate of 7.2 per 1,000. This decline positions the area 14.5% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000, a consistent trend reflecting its lower-than-national crime profile. Daily crime statistics reveal 24 crimes reported per day in November, a figure that, while notable, remains within the context of the area's population of 112,411. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 153 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the relatively low frequency of crime in this coastal district. This statistic, when contextualised against the UK-wide average, highlights the area's distinct position as a safer locality compared to many other regions. The population-scaled perspective further illustrates that residents face a lower risk of encountering crime than the national average, though local factors such as seasonal events may influence short-term fluctuations.