Total Crime Rate
17.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Stone Street area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Hythe Rural , and the 42nd 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 Stone Street (CT21 4JY) in the last 12 months was 17.0 per 1,000 residents and was 48.6% lower than the Hythe Rural average (33.0 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 Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 13.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 58.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Stone Street (CT21 4JY), the main crime hotspot is near Beacon Way. Police recorded 5 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Hythe Rural| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Beacon Way | Under investigation |
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