Current timestamp: 17/10/2026 07:27:29
AgeAlertAnonymousAppealsApplicationsApply Or RegisterArea OutlineArrow DownArrow LeftArrow RightArrow UpAutomatic DoorsBack ArrowBusinessCalendarCashArrow DownArrow LeftArrow RightArrow Down[Missing text '/SvgIcons/Symbols/Titles/icon-chrome' for 'English (United Kingdom)']ClockCloseContactDirectionsDocumentDownloadDrawDrugExpandExternal LinkFacebookFb CommentFb LikeFiletype DefaultFiletype DocFiletype PdfFiletype PptFiletype XlsFinance[Missing text '/SvgIcons/Symbols/Titles/icon-firefox' for 'English (United Kingdom)']First AidFlickrFraudGive FeedbackGlobeGuide DogHealthHearing ImpairedInduction LoopInfoInstagramIntercom[Missing text '/SvgIcons/Symbols/Titles/icon-internet-explorer' for 'English (United Kingdom)']LaptopLiftLinkedinLocal Activity[Missing text '/SvgIcons/Symbols/Titles/icon-location' for 'English (United Kingdom)']LoudspeakerLow CounterMailMapMap PinMembershipMenuMenu 2[Missing text '/SvgIcons/Symbols/Titles/icon-microsoft-edge' for 'English (United Kingdom)']Missing PeopleMobility ImpairmentNationalityNorth PointerOne Mile RadiusOverviewPagesPaper PlaneParkingPdfPhonePinterestPlayPushchairRefreshReportRequestRestart[Missing text '/SvgIcons/Symbols/Titles/icon-rotate-clockwise' for 'English (United Kingdom)']Rss[Missing text '/SvgIcons/Symbols/Titles/icon-safari' for 'English (United Kingdom)']SearchShareSign LanguageSnapchatStart AgainStatsStats And Prevention AdviceStopSubscribeTargetTattosTell Us AboutTickTumblrTwenty Four HoursTwitter LikeTwitter ReplyTwitter RetweetUploadVisually ImpairedWhatsappWheelchairWheelchair AssistedWheelchair ParkingWheelchair RampWheelchair WcYoutubeZoom InZoom Out

Leave this site

Cookies

We use some essential cookies to make our website work. We’d like to set additional cookies so we can remember your preferences and understand how you use our site.

You can manage your preferences and cookie settings at any time by clicking on “Customise Cookies” below. For more information on how we use cookies, please see our Cookies notice.

Accept cookies Reject cookies Customise cookies

Your cookie preferences have been saved. You can update your cookie settings at any time on the cookies page.

Your cookie preferences have been saved. You can update your cookie settings at any time on the cookies page.

Sorry, there was a technical problem. Please try again.

Skip to main content

Skip to main navigation

puk-logo

  • Contact us
  • Services and information

  • Back to Support

    • Support for children and young people
    • Support for offenders and their families
    • Support for victims and witnesses
    • Support for businesses
    • Antisocial behaviour: what is it, impact and support

  • Back to Policing in the UK

    • UK wide agencies and specialist agencies
    • Police and Crime Commissioners
    • Justice system in Northern Ireland
    • Crime investigation in action
    • The criminal justice process
  • Performance

  • Back to Your area

    • Find out how to contact your neighbourhood team
  2. Your area
  3. ...
  4. Kent Police
Image of Sandgate and West Folkestone

Sandgate and West Folkestone

Search another area

Your Area Team Map

Overview

  • Overview
  • Crime map
  • Stop and search
  • Statistics

Overview

Top reported crimes

Most commonly reported crimes during Aug 2026

  • Anti-social behaviour

    12

  • Violence and sexual offences

    7

  • Public order

    3

  • Vehicle crime

    3
Get crime prevention advice

Crime levels overview

Crime for last year

Crime per Month

Please enable JavaScript in a browser which supports the canvas element to view the following data as a chart
Crime levels overview
Month Total Percentage
Sep 2025 27 7.2%
Oct 2025 18 4.8%
Nov 2025 30 8%
Dec 2025 28 7.5%
Jan 2026 22 5.9%
Feb 2026 33 8.8%
Mar 2026 23 6.1%
Apr 2026 33 8.8%
May 2026 42 11.2%
Jun 2026 40 10.7%
Jul 2026 47 12.6%
Aug 2026 31 8.3%

Your local policing team

  • About us
  • Your team
  • Policing priorities
  • Meetings and events

About us

About us

Local policing teams are groups of officers dedicated to serving the community. Teams are made up of officers based in the area, supported by additional officers from the wider area. 

Teams work closely with local authorities, organisations, partners and residents to decide policing priorities. This helps teams find long-term solutions to local problems. 

 

Find out how to contact your neighbourhood team

Your team

  • Police Constable

    Daniel Mills

Policing priorities

  • Priority:

    Action taken:

  • Priority:

    E-bikes/scooters.

    Issued 08 October 2026

    Action taken:

    This is a priority for the next 3 months. We have identified this based on feedback from local residents, crime data, and ongoing concerns in the area.

    We’ll publish an update in the coming months to let you know what we’ve done, what progress has been made, and what’s next.

    Actioned 08 October 2026

  • Priority:

    Drug taking.

    Issued 08 October 2026

    Action taken:

    This is a priority for the next 3 months. We have identified this based on feedback from local residents, crime data, and ongoing concerns in the area.

    We’ll publish an update in the coming months to let you know what we’ve done, what progress has been made, and what’s next.

    Actioned 08 October 2026

  • Priority:

    Antisocial behaviour - general.

    Issued 08 October 2026

    Action taken:

    This is a priority for the next 3 months. We have identified this based on feedback from local residents, crime data, and ongoing concerns in the area.

    We’ll publish an update in the coming months to let you know what we’ve done, what progress has been made, and what’s next.

    Actioned 08 October 2026

  • Priority:

    E-bikes/E-scooters.

    Issued 20 July 2026

    Action taken:

    Officers continue to carry out high-visibility patrols in the area in response to concerns raised by residents. Regular patrols help deter offending, identify those responsible and provide reassurance to the community.

    Although officers have not recently encountered any illegal e-bike or e-scooter use during patrols, reports of nuisance motorcycles have been received and remain an area of focus. Officers continue to engage with local residents and businesses to gather information and identify those involved. Where offences are identified, appropriate enforcement action will be taken. Through ongoing patrols, community engagement and intelligence gathering, officers remain committed to addressing nuisance vehicle use and improving safety within the area.

    Actioned 30 September 2026

  • Priority:

    Antisocial behaviour.

    Issued 20 July 2026

    Action taken:

    Officers continue to work to address antisocial behaviour concerns in the area through high-visibility patrols and community engagement. Increased patrols have been carried out in locations where concerns have been raised, helping to deter offending, provide reassurance to residents and identify those responsible for disruptive behaviour.

    Over recent months, reports of antisocial behaviour have increased, particularly in the seafront area where groups of young people have gathered during the evenings and caused concern for local residents. Neighbourhood officers have attended on a number of occasions, engaging with those involved and dispersing groups where appropriate. Officers continue to monitor the area and review reports to identify any emerging trends. Through ongoing patrols, engagement and problem-solving activity, officers remain committed to reducing antisocial behaviour and ensuring the area remains a safe and welcoming place for residents and visitors.

    Actioned 30 September 2026

  • Priority:

    Drug taking.

    Issued 20 July 2026

    Action taken:

    Officers continue to work with residents and partner organisations to address concerns about drug-related activity within the ward. Information provided by the community helps officers identify locations of concern, direct patrols and support proactive policing activity aimed at disrupting criminal behaviour.

    Where appropriate, officers use stop and search powers to identify those involved in drug-related offending and gather evidence. A stop and search is a police power that allows officers to search a person for items such as illegal drugs, weapons or stolen property when certain legal conditions are met. Information received from residents is used to build intelligence, support investigations and help identify those involved in the use and supply of illegal drugs.

    Through ongoing patrols, intelligence gathering and partnership working, officers continue to take action against drug-related crime and work to keep local communities safe. Residents are encouraged to continue reporting concerns, as information from the public plays a vital role in helping officers identify offenders, disrupt criminal activity and take positive action where required.

    Actioned 30 September 2026

Meetings and events

Sandgate Beat officer drop in surgery

2:00PM - 3:00PM, Thu 22 October 2026

Sandgate Library, Sandgate High Street Folkestone

Add to calendar

Sandgate Beat officer drop in surgery

2:00PM - 3:00PM, Thu 05 November 2026

Sandgate Library, Sandgate High Street Folkestone

Add to calendar

Sandgate and Folkestone West surgery

2:00PM - 3:00PM, Fri 18 December 2026

Sandgate Library, Sandgate High Street Folkestone

Add to calendar

Search for another area

Find local areas, police forces, crime levels and statistics using the search box below. Enter a postcode, street address or area.
Location search controls

Footer navigation

Police.uk

  • Contact us
  • Find a police force
  • Feedback about this website
  • Cookies
  • Terms and conditions
  • Privacy
  • Accessibility
  • About the Open Government Licence

Information and services

  • Online services
  • Careers and volunteering
  • Crime prevention advice
  • Data downloads and API
  • Support

Partners

  • NPCC
  • APCC
  • Ask the police
  • Ministry of Justice - Victim and Witness Information Service
  • Victim Support

Language

  • Cymraeg

© Copyright 2026. All content rights reserved.

All data is available under the Open Government Licence v3.0 unless otherwise stated.