Folkestone and Hythe Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In August 2025, Folkestone and Hythe recorded 913 crimes across a population of 112,411 residents, equating to a crime rate of 8.1 per 1,000 people. This figure matches the UK average, indicating that the area’s overall crime profile aligns with national trends. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39.4% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (20.0%) and shoplifting (9.6%). These patterns may reflect the area’s characteristics as a coastal town with a mix of residential and tourist activity. The high rate of violence and sexual offences—11% above the UK average—suggests potential challenges in managing public safety during peak tourist periods. Conversely, public order offences were 66% below the UK average, possibly due to targeted policing or community efforts to address disturbances. Seasonal factors, such as the influx of tourists in August, likely contributed to increased crime in certain categories, including theft and drug-related incidents. However, direct causation, and other factors such as local policing strategies or community initiatives may also play a role. The balance between rising and falling crime types highlights the complexity of local crime dynamics, which require ongoing analysis to inform effective responses.

August 2025 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with robbery rates surging by 85.7% compared to the previous month, rising from 7 to 13 incidents. This increase may be linked to seasonal factors, such as the influx of tourists during the peak holiday period. Similarly, drug-related crimes rose by 57.1%, moving from 28 to 44 reports, suggesting a possible intensification of illicit activity in the area. Theft from the person also increased by 33.3%, with six incidents in July rising to eight in August. These trends contrast with declines in other categories, including bicycle theft, which fell by 75% from eight to two incidents. Public order offences also dropped sharply by 47.1%, from 51 to 27 reports, indicating a potential reduction in disturbances during the month. The area’s violence and sexual offences rate was 11% above the UK average, while public order offences were 66% below, highlighting local disparities in crime type prevalence. These findings suggest that while certain issues are intensifying, others are being effectively managed, possibly through community engagement or law enforcement strategies.

Folkestone and Hythe’s crime rate in August 2025 remained stable at 8.1 per 1,000 residents, a 1.3% decrease from the previous month’s 8.2 per 1,000. This suggests a consistent level of criminal activity despite seasonal fluctuations. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of 29 crimes per day, reflecting a local rhythm of activity that may align with tourism patterns or other August-specific factors. When scaled to the population of 112,411, this translates to one reported crime for every 123 residents over the course of the month. While this figure is slightly lower than the UK average for some categories—such as public order offences, which were 66% below the national rate— the overall rate matches the UK average. This balance indicates that while certain types of crime are more or less prevalent locally, the overall picture aligns with national trends. The stability in the crime rate may also be influenced by targeted policing efforts or community initiatives.