Blean Forest vs East Folkestone

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    62/100
    Blean Forest Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      East Folkestone Kent Police

      Blean Forest vs East Folkestone Results

      A
      62/100
      Average
      Blean Forest
      Kent Police
      314 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.6% trend
      57.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      3/100
      High Crime
      East Folkestone
      Kent Police
      1,381 crimes / 12m
      ↑35.8% trend
      25.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Blean Forest
      B East Folkestone
      Safety Score
      62/100 Average
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      314
      1,381
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      303
      1,017
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑3.6%
      ↑35.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      57.9%
      25.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Blean Forest
      B East Folkestone
      Violent Crime
      94 ↓27%
      591 ↑28%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      27 ↓7%
      203 ↑83%
      Other Theft
      45 ↓12%
      65 ↑5%
      Vehicle Crime
      18 ↑64%
      37 ↑0%
      Burglary
      10 ↑43%
      35 ↑46%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      38 ↑73%
      137 ↓1%
      Drugs
      13 ↑44%
      71 ↑92%
      Public Order
      8 ↑33%
      55 ↓5%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      10 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      21 ↑110%
      96 ↑231%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      3 ↓25%
      Bicycle Theft
      27 ↑125%
      12 ↑1100%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↓25%
      26 ↑160%
      Other Crime
      8 ↓27%
      40 ↑8%
      Overall Verdict
      A Blean Forest is the safer choice — scoring 62/100 vs 3/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Blean Forest safer than East Folkestone?

      Blean Forest has a safety score of 62/100 (Average) and recorded 314 crimes in the last 12 months. East Folkestone has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 1,381 crimes. Blean Forest scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Blean Forest vs East Folkestone?

      Blean Forest shows a year-on-year crime trend of +3.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. East Folkestone shows +35.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Blean Forest and East Folkestone?

      In Blean Forest, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (94 incidents). In East Folkestone, it is Violent Crime (591 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Blean Forest and East Folkestone?

      Blean Forest recorded 27 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while East Folkestone recorded 203. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Blean Forest vs East Folkestone?

      Violent crime in Blean Forest totalled 94 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 591 in East Folkestone. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Blean Forest and East Folkestone in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Blean Forest recorded 303 crimes (now 314, a change of +3.6%). East Folkestone recorded 1,017 crimes previously (now 1,381, +35.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Blean Forest and East Folkestone?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Blean Forest has a resolution rate of 57.9% and East Folkestone has 25.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Blean Forest and East Folkestone?

      Blean Forest falls within the Kent Police boundary. East Folkestone is covered by Kent Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Blean Forest and East Folkestone?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Blean Forest or East Folkestone on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Blean Forest and East Folkestone. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.