Folkestone and Hythe Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Folkestone and Hythe’s crime rate for November 2025 stood at 7.2 per 1,000 residents, placing it 1.4% below the UK average of 7.3. This slight edge over the national figure is notable, particularly given the area’s proximity to coastal tourism and the presence of a historically significant town centre. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 39% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (17%) and criminal damage and arson (8.6%). These patterns may be influenced by the season, with Bonfire Night and the transition into darker evenings potentially contributing to increased tensions and property damage. The UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.6 per 1,000, compared to 2.8 in Folkestone and Hythe, a 9% disparity that could reflect local social dynamics or policing priorities. Anti-social behaviour, meanwhile, is 13% above the UK average, suggesting a need for targeted interventions in public spaces. Shoplifting, however, remains below the UK rate (5% lower), due to the area’s smaller retail footprint compared to major urban centres. The data also reveals a stark contrast in property crime: burglary and vehicle crime are both significantly below the UK average, with burglary at 0.2 per 1,000 (33% below) and vehicle crime at 0.2 per 1,000 (50% below). This could be attributed to the area’s rural-urban mix, where residential areas are less densely packed and parking is more spread out. The seasonal context of November—marked by shorter days, holiday shopping, and community events—adds another layer to these figures, amplifying certain types of crime while mitigating others. Overall, the data illustrates a community that is generally safer than the UK average but faces specific challenges in managing anti-social behaviour and violent crime.

November 2025 saw significant fluctuations in crime patterns, with anti-social behaviour surging by 30.2% (106 to 138 incidents) and criminal damage and arson rising by 29.6% (54 to 70). These increases may partly explain the overall 8.6% rise in the area’s crime rate compared to the previous month. Conversely, bicycle theft and robbery each fell by over 85%, with bicycle theft dropping from 11 to 1. This sharp decline could reflect heightened awareness or enforcement measures around Black Friday shopping. The rate of violence and sexual offences in the area (2.8 per 1,000) is 9% above the UK average, suggesting local factors such as nightlife activity or social dynamics may contribute to this trend. Meanwhile, burglary and vehicle crime remain well below UK averages, with burglary at 0.2 per 1,000 (33% below the UK rate) and vehicle crime at 0.2 per 1,000 (50% below). These disparities highlight the combination of local conditions and broader national trends.

Folkestone and Hythe's crime rate in November 2025 rose 8.6% compared to the previous month, moving from 6.7 to 7.2 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, reflects a shift in crime patterns that may relate to seasonal factors such as shorter evenings and heightened activity during events like Bonfire Night. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 27 crimes per day in November, a figure that provides context for the frequency of incidents experienced by local residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 138 residents, a ratio that underscores the proportion of the population affected by crime. When viewed through the lens of the area’s population of 112,411, this means that the local community collectively faces a crime risk that is slightly lower than the UK average but shows a recent upward trend. These figures, while not alarming, highlight the need for continued monitoring of local conditions and community engagement efforts.