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Burglary Rates in Folkestone Central

Folkestone and Hythe, South East, England

Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk

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Folkestone Central recorded 69 burglaries in the last 12 months. That puts burglary 35% above the UK average, so a professionally installed alarm system is a smart investment.

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Burglaries (12 months)

69

4.55 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

3,190

210.6 per 1,000 residents

35% above the UK average84% above the South East regional average

How does Folkestone Central rank?

Within Folkestone and Hythe

1 of 13 neighbourhoods

Safest neighbourhood in the borough

UK-wide safety percentile

80th percentile

Safer than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

5
11
6
9
5
6
9
4
2
1
5
6
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26
Apr 26

Crime breakdown

2025-05 to 2026-04

Violence & Sexual
1177
37%
Other Crime
780
24%
Anti-social Behaviour
582
18%
Shoplifting
285
9%
Drug Offences
176
6%
Burglary
69
2%
Vehicle Crime
65
2%
Robbery
35
1%
Theft from Person
21
1%

Property mix in Folkestone Central

Source: Census 2021 · 7,802 households

Detached 7%Semi-detached 6%Terraced 12%Flats 75%

The most common property type in Folkestone Central is Flats. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for Folkestone Central homeowners

Most homes in Folkestone Central are flats, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:

  • A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
  • Door contacts on all main entry doors
  • Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
  • Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
  • A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
  • App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.

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