Total Crime Rate
41.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Parker Place area has the 25th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Cheriton , and the 129th 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 Parker Place (CT18 7NS) in the last 12 months was 41.2 per 1,000 residents and was 41.8% 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 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 18.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -37.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -34.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Parker Place (CT18 7NS), the main crime hotspot is near Millfield Close. Police recorded 23 crimes here, including 16 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Cheriton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Millfield | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Parker Place | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Parker Place | Under investigation |
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