Sandgate & West Folkestone vs Sandgate & West Folkestone

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    74/100
    Sandgate & West Folkestone Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      5/100
      Sandgate & West Folkestone Kent Police

      Sandgate & West Folkestone vs Sandgate & West Folkestone Results

      A
      74/100
      Safe
      Sandgate & West Folkestone
      Kent Police
      329 crimes / 12m
      ↑21.4% trend
      22.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      5/100
      High Crime
      Sandgate & West Folkestone
      Kent Police
      1,577 crimes / 12m
      ↑19.7% trend
      37.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Sandgate & West Folkestone
      B Sandgate & West Folkestone
      Safety Score
      74/100 Safe
      5/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      329
      1,577
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      271
      1,318
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑21.4%
      ↑19.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.7%
      37.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Sandgate & West Folkestone
      B Sandgate & West Folkestone
      Violent Crime
      134 ↑17%
      555 ↑6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      92 ↑92%
      255 ↑41%
      Other Theft
      18 ↑13%
      141 ↑21%
      Vehicle Crime
      11 ↓21%
      59 ↑34%
      Burglary
      8 ↓50%
      40 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      29 ↑16%
      106 ↓8%
      Drugs
      11 ↑83%
      65 ↑160%
      Public Order
      12 ↓8%
      39 ↓49%
      Robbery
      2 ↓33%
      8 ↑33%
      Shoplifting
      0
      225 ↑76%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑0%
      8 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      8 ↓11%
      Possession of Weapons
      2
      16 ↑300%
      Other Crime
      8 ↓20%
      52 ↑27%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Sandgate & West Folkestone safer than Sandgate & West Folkestone?

      Sandgate & West Folkestone has a safety score of 74/100 (Safe) and recorded 329 crimes in the last 12 months. Sandgate & West Folkestone has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) with 1,577 crimes. Sandgate & West Folkestone scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Sandgate & West Folkestone vs Sandgate & West Folkestone?

      Sandgate & West Folkestone shows a year-on-year crime trend of +21.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Sandgate & West Folkestone shows +19.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Sandgate & West Folkestone and Sandgate & West Folkestone?

      In Sandgate & West Folkestone, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (134 incidents). In Sandgate & West Folkestone, it is Violent Crime (555 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Sandgate & West Folkestone and Sandgate & West Folkestone?

      Sandgate & West Folkestone recorded 92 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Sandgate & West Folkestone recorded 255. 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 Sandgate & West Folkestone vs Sandgate & West Folkestone?

      Violent crime in Sandgate & West Folkestone totalled 134 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 555 in Sandgate & West Folkestone. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Sandgate & West Folkestone and Sandgate & West Folkestone in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Sandgate & West Folkestone recorded 271 crimes (now 329, a change of +21.4%). Sandgate & West Folkestone recorded 1,318 crimes previously (now 1,577, +19.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Sandgate & West Folkestone and Sandgate & West 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. Sandgate & West Folkestone has a resolution rate of 22.7% and Sandgate & West Folkestone has 37.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Sandgate & West Folkestone and Sandgate & West Folkestone?

      Sandgate & West Folkestone falls within the Kent Police boundary. Sandgate & West 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 Sandgate & West Folkestone and Sandgate & West 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 Sandgate & West Folkestone or Sandgate & West Folkestone on a crime map?

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

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