Crime Rates at Heyford Close, Hawkinge, Folkestone, CT18 7FQ

Heyford Close area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Cheriton , and the 17th 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 Heyford Close (CT18 7FQ) in the last 12 months was 8.1 per 1,000 residents and was 88.6% lower than the Cheriton average (70.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2022. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 5.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -32.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Heyford Close (CT18 7FQ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Sports/Recreation Area, where police recorded 19 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Canterbury Road (6 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.