East Folkestone vs Garlinge

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    East Folkestone Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      28/100
      Garlinge Kent Police

      East Folkestone vs Garlinge Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      East Folkestone
      Kent Police
      1,381 crimes / 12m
      ↑35.8% trend
      25.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      28/100
      Below Average
      Garlinge
      Kent Police
      580 crimes / 12m
      ↑9.6% trend
      20% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A East Folkestone
      B Garlinge
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      28/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      1,381
      580
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,017
      529
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑35.8%
      ↑9.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25.9%
      20%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A East Folkestone
      B Garlinge
      Violent Crime
      591 ↑28%
      245 ↑0%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      203 ↑83%
      89 ↑93%
      Other Theft
      65 ↑5%
      45 ↑29%
      Vehicle Crime
      37 ↑0%
      21 ↑250%
      Burglary
      35 ↑46%
      8 ↓11%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      137 ↓1%
      65 ↑41%
      Drugs
      71 ↑92%
      16 ↑220%
      Public Order
      55 ↓5%
      25 ↓19%
      Robbery
      10 ↑100%
      2 ↓33%
      Shoplifting
      96 ↑231%
      36 ↓54%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↓25%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      12 ↑1100%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      26 ↑160%
      6 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      40 ↑8%
      22 ↑16%
      Overall Verdict
      B Garlinge is the safer choice — scoring 28/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is East Folkestone safer than Garlinge?

      East Folkestone has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,381 crimes in the last 12 months. Garlinge has a safety score of 28/100 (Below Average) with 580 crimes. Garlinge scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in East Folkestone vs Garlinge?

      East Folkestone shows a year-on-year crime trend of +35.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Garlinge shows +9.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In East Folkestone, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (591 incidents). In Garlinge, it is Violent Crime (245 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      East Folkestone recorded 203 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Garlinge recorded 89. 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 East Folkestone vs Garlinge?

      Violent crime in East Folkestone totalled 591 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 245 in Garlinge. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, East Folkestone recorded 1,017 crimes (now 1,381, a change of +35.8%). Garlinge recorded 529 crimes previously (now 580, +9.6%).

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

      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. East Folkestone has a resolution rate of 25.9% and Garlinge has 20%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers East Folkestone and Garlinge?

      East Folkestone falls within the Kent Police boundary. Garlinge 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 East Folkestone and Garlinge?

      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 East Folkestone or Garlinge on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both East Folkestone and Garlinge. 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.