Total Crime Rate
4.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Probyn Mews area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Cheriton , and the 7th 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 Probyn Mews (CT18 7QE) in the last 12 months was 4.6 per 1,000 residents and was 93.5% lower than the Cheriton average (70.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Burglary with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 2.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 54.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Probyn Mews (CT18 7QE), the main crime hotspot is near Lewis Road. Police recorded 21 crimes here, including 15 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 | Public order | Lewis Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Atkinson Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Lewis Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Lewis Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Lewis Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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