Total Crime Rate
3.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Minter Avenue area has the lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in North Downs East , and the 2nd lowest crime rate of 348 local areas in Folkestone and Hythe .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Minter Avenue (CT18 7DU) in the last 12 months was 3.2 per 1,000 residents and was 94.1% lower than the North Downs East average (55.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY).
In the area around Minter Avenue (CT18 7DU), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Canterbury Road, where police recorded 2 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Nursery Close (1 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
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