How many fires get started on purpose in Folkestone?
There were 2.5 deliberate fires per 10,000 people a year in Folkestone from April 2023 to March 2026, 56% lower than the typical town's 5.7. The most common were bins and rubbish set on fire, at 1.2. In 2025/26 it was 2.5, up from 1.7 in 2023/24.