Total Crime Rate
48.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Cherry Garden Avenue area has the 29th lowest crime rate of 84 local areas in Broadmead , and the 152nd 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 Cherry Garden Avenue (CT19 5LE) in the last 12 months was 48.2 per 1,000 residents and was 63.8% lower than the Broadmead average (133.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 9.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -38.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Cherry Garden Avenue (CT19 5LE), the main crime hotspot is near Trimworth Road. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Broadmead| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Cherry Garden Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Cherry Garden Lane | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Cherry Garden Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Robbery | Trimworth Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Trimworth Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Cherry Garden Avenue | Under investigation |
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