Crime Rates at George Gurr Crescent, Folkestone, CT19 6LF

George Gurr Crescent area has the 42nd lowest crime rate of 84 local areas in Broadmead , and the 148th highest 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 George Gurr Crescent (CT19 6LF) in the last 12 months was 66.0 per 1,000 residents and was 50.5% lower than the Broadmead average (133.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.

Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 38.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 83.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -47.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around George Gurr Crescent (CT19 6LF), the main crime hotspot is near Holywell Avenue. Police recorded 28 crimes here, including 18 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.