Crime Rates at Charles Crescent, Folkestone, CT19 4NF

Charles Crescent area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Cheriton , and the 39th lowest crime rate of 348 local areas in Folkestone and Hythe .

Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.

The overall crime rate in the area around Charles Crescent (CT19 4NF) in the last 12 months was 16.1 per 1,000 residents and was 77.2% 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 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -62.5% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 8.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -62.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -65.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Charles Crescent (CT19 4NF), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Dennis Way, where police recorded 29 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Woodfield Close (16 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.