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 May 2025 are around 33 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Romney Marsh crime rate of 7.41 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (6.25% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
Romney Marsh Crime Hotspots

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

  • Marine Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • Winton Way with total crimes: 2
  • Dunkirk Close with total crimes: 2

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 May 2025 the Romney Marsh has recorded 33 crimes with crime rate of 7.41 ranking 9th out of 12 in the Folkestone and Hythe, UK

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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Romney Marsh)CrimesRank (Romney Marsh)CrimesRank (Romney Marsh)
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
Broadmead49 8708 7640 7
Walland & Denge Marsh56 7515 9527 8
New Romney29 10591 8521 9
Hythe Rural14 13327 12292 11
North Downs West25 12330 11253 13
Sandgate & West Folkestone26 11251 13270 12

Romney Marsh Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20257
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20245
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
June 202412
May 20245

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20244
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20256
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 222 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202516
March 202520
February 202520
January 202517
December 202413
November 20247
October 202415
September 202411
August 202422
July 202414
June 202438
May 202412

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
June 20246

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.85 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20247
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243
July 20246
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
October 20242
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20251

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
July 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Romney Marsh in May 2025

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

1. Marine Avenue (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Winton Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Dunkirk Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Mulberry Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Pippin Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Burmarsh Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Beverley Gardens (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. High Street (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Chapel Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. Mill Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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