Total Crime Rate
71.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Sandgate High Street area has the 38th highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Broadmead , and the 132nd highest 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 Sandgate High Street (CT20 3RR) in the last 12 months was 71.7 per 1,000 residents and was 46.2% 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 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 200.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 23.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 16.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -78.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Sandgate High Street (CT20 3RR), the main crime hotspot is near Lachlan Way. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 3 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 | Criminal damage and arson | The Riviera | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Lister Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | North Lane | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Lachlan Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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