Burglary Rates in North Downs West

Folkestone and Hythe, South East, England

Data: 2025-04 to 2026-03 · Source: data.police.uk

Burglaries (12 months)

1.25 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

399

38.4 per 1,000 residents

63% below the UK average50% below the South East regional average

How does North Downs West rank?

Within Folkestone and Hythe

10 of 13 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

15th percentile

Higher crime than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-04 to 2026-03

Apr 25

May 25

Jun 25

Jul 25

Aug 25

Sept 25

Oct 25

Nov 25

Dec 25

Jan 26

Feb 26

Mar 26

Crime breakdown

2025-04 to 2026-03

Other Crime

144

36%

Violence & Sexual

141

35%

Anti-social Behaviour

12%

Vehicle Crime

Drug Offences

Burglary

Shoplifting

Robbery

Theft from Person

Property mix in North Downs West

Source: Census 2021 · 4,487 households

Detached 59%Semi-detached 25%Terraced 11%Flats 5%

The most common property type in North Downs West is Detached. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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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 2025-04 to 2026-03.