Folkestone Central vs Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Folkestone Central Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      87/100
      Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs Kent Police

      Folkestone Central vs Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Folkestone Central
      Kent Police
      2,830 crimes / 12m
      ↑3% trend
      32.8% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      87/100
      Very Safe
      Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs
      Kent Police
      14 crimes / 12m
      ↑7.7% trend
      50% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Folkestone Central
      B Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      87/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,830
      14
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,749
      13
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑3%
      ↑7.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32.8%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Folkestone Central
      B Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs
      Violent Crime
      996 ↑3%
      7 ↑75%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      481 ↑17%
      6 ↑500%
      Other Theft
      163 ↓12%
      0 ↓100%
      Vehicle Crime
      65 ↑76%
      0 ↓100%
      Burglary
      62 ↓2%
      0 ↓100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      251 ↑2%
      1 ↓67%
      Drugs
      164 ↑23%
      0
      Public Order
      174 ↑4%
      0 ↓100%
      Robbery
      30 ↑88%
      0
      Shoplifting
      304 ↓25%
      0
      Theft from Person
      20 ↓29%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      21 ↑11%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      35 ↑119%
      0
      Other Crime
      64 ↑10%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      B Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs is the safer choice — scoring 87/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Folkestone Central safer than Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs?

      Folkestone Central has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,830 crimes in the last 12 months. Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs has a safety score of 87/100 (Very Safe) with 14 crimes. Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Folkestone Central vs Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs?

      Folkestone Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of +3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs shows +7.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Folkestone Central and Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs?

      In Folkestone Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (996 incidents). In Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs, it is Violent Crime (7 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Folkestone Central and Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs?

      Folkestone Central recorded 481 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs recorded 6. 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 Folkestone Central vs Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs?

      Violent crime in Folkestone Central totalled 996 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 7 in Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Folkestone Central and Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Folkestone Central recorded 2,749 crimes (now 2,830, a change of +3%). Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs recorded 13 crimes previously (now 14, +7.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Folkestone Central and Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs?

      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. Folkestone Central has a resolution rate of 32.8% and Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Folkestone Central and Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs?

      Folkestone Central falls within the Kent Police boundary. Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs 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 Folkestone Central and Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs?

      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 Folkestone Central or Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Folkestone Central and Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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