Total Crime Rate
21.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Blaker Close area has the 13th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Cheriton , and the 65th 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 Blaker Close (CT20 3FL) in the last 12 months was 21.7 per 1,000 residents and was 69.3% 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 Other theft with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 9.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -42.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Blaker Close (CT20 3FL), the main crime hotspot is near Canada Close. Police recorded 37 crimes here, including 19 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Canada Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Canada Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Canada Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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