Crime Rate in Broadmead: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Broadmead

The total recorded crimes in Broadmead, Folkestone and Hythe, UK in May 2025 are around 49 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Broadmead crime rate of 4.58 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Broadmead, encompassing approximately 10,694 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (-5.88% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Broadmead Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 9
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Dean Mead with total crimes: 4

How safe is Broadmead?

To understand the safety of Broadmead, we need to analyze Broadmead crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Folkestone and Hythe:

    • In 2024, Broadmead demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Folkestone and Hythe average, with 708 crimes compared to 818.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year.

    • In 2023, Broadmead had fewer crimes than the Folkestone and Hythe average, with 640 crimes compared to 787. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Folkestone and Hythe, Broadmead has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Broadmead Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Broadmead has recorded 49 crimes with crime rate of 4.58 ranking 8th out of 12 in the Folkestone and Hythe, UK

In 2024, the total Broadmead crimes were 708. The crime rate of Broadmead in 2024 was 66.20 (year) or 5.52 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Folkestone and Hythe.

In 2023, the total crimes in Broadmead were around 640 crimes with yearly crime rate of 59.84 (year) or 4.99 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Folkestone and Hythe.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Broadmead)CrimesRank (Broadmead)CrimesRank (Broadmead)
Folkestone Central227 13,062 12,591 1
Cheriton77 3967 31,144 2
East Folkestone77 41,050 21,067 3
North Downs East88 2812 4931 4
Folkestone Harbour61 6808 5929 5
Hythe63 5767 6659 6
Walland & Denge Marsh56 7515 9527 8
New Romney29 10591 8521 9
Romney Marsh33 9441 10409 10
Hythe Rural14 13327 12292 11
North Downs West25 12330 11253 13
Sandgate & West Folkestone26 11251 13270 12

Broadmead Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (19 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 75 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
January 20254
December 20244
November 20248
October 20248
September 20243
August 20246
July 20245
June 20248
May 202419

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20255
February 20255
January 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 229 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20256
March 202526
February 20257
January 202516
December 202419
November 202418
October 202413
September 202410
August 202418
July 202416
June 202438
May 202428

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20256
January 20251
October 20246
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20254
January 20252
December 20246
November 20243
October 20245
September 20241
August 20246
July 20246
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 173 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.31 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202517
March 202517
February 202510
January 202519
December 202418
November 202415
October 202413
September 20248
August 202411
July 20248
June 202414
May 20247

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
August 20241

A total of 105 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20256
February 20257
January 20258
December 20243
November 202410
October 20244
September 20248
August 202410
July 202412
June 202424
May 20246

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20253
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254
February 20254
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Broadmead in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Broadmead postcode area is presented below.

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting9
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting5
Public order1
Robbery1
3. Dean Mead (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other theft1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Shoplifting1
5. Victoria Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Wiltie Gardens (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Bournemouth Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Broadmead Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. A2034 (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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