Safety in Folkestone

Folkestone in South East scores 54/100 (fair) for safety, measured against the national average — a score of 60 is typical for the country.

Crimes (12 mo)

5,926

Rate per 1,000

124.7

1-year trend

-4.5%

3-year trend

-8.5%

5-year trend

-20.6%

Most common

Violence and sexual offences

Seriously hurt or killed (3 yrs)

55

Per 1,000 residents

1.2

Data last updated: 15 August 2026