Crime Rate in Romney Marsh: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Romney Marsh

The total recorded crimes in Romney Marsh, Folkestone and Hythe, UK in February 2026 are around 24 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Romney Marsh crime rate of 5.39 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 Romney Marsh, encompassing approximately 4,451 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-52.94% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Romney Marsh Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Fairway with total crimes: 4
  • Links Close with total crimes: 3
  • Marine Avenue with total crimes: 3

How safe is Romney Marsh?

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

  • Relative to Folkestone and Hythe:

    • In 2024, Romney Marsh demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Folkestone and Hythe average, with 441 crimes compared to 818.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Romney Marsh recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 12 other areas in the Folkestone and Hythe.

    • In 2023, Romney Marsh had fewer crimes than the Folkestone and Hythe average, with 409 crimes compared to 787. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Romney Marsh recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 12 other areas in the Folkestone and Hythe.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Romney Marsh Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Romney Marsh crimes were 441. The crime rate of Romney Marsh in 2024 was 99.06 (year) or 8.26 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Folkestone and Hythe.

In 2023, the total crimes in Romney Marsh were around 409 crimes with yearly crime rate of 91.88 (year) or 7.66 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Folkestone and Hythe.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Romney Marsh)CrimesRank (Romney Marsh)CrimesRank (Romney Marsh)
Folkestone CentralNA NA3,062 12,591 1
CheritonNA NA967 31,144 2
East FolkestoneNA NA1,050 21,067 3
North Downs EastNA NA812 4931 4
Folkestone HarbourNA NA808 5929 5
HytheNA NA767 6659 6
BroadmeadNA NA708 7640 7
Walland & Denge MarshNA NA515 9527 8
New RomneyNA NA591 8521 9
Hythe RuralNA NA327 12292 11
North Downs WestNA NA330 11253 13
Sandgate & West FolkestoneNA NA251 13270 12

Romney Marsh Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20261
December 20251
November 20252
October 20251
August 20251
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
December 20251
November 20251
October 20252
September 20253
August 20255
July 20251
June 20253
May 20253
April 20257
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
November 20254

A total of 222 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.08 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20268
January 202617
December 202512
November 202525
October 20259
September 202512
August 202525
July 202523
June 202518
May 202517
April 202516
March 202520
February 202520

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20261
December 20253
November 20252
October 20253
September 20253
August 202510
July 20255
June 20257
May 20255
April 20255
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20261
December 20252
November 20254
October 20253
September 20253
August 20251
July 20253
June 20254
May 20252
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
October 20251
August 20253
July 20251
June 20252
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
November 20254
October 20252
August 20251
July 20251
June 20253
May 20252
April 20252
February 20251

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
June 20251
February 20251

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
August 20252
March 20251

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20251
October 20251
August 20252
July 20253
June 20253
May 20252
April 20256
February 20252

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
October 20251
August 20252
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
September 20251

High Crime Locations Romney Marsh in February 2026

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

1. The Fairway (Map)
Total4
Possession of weapons3
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Links Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Marine Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. High Street (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
5. Mill Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Winton Way (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Marshlands (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Mulberry Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Yew Tree Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Jefferstone Gardens (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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