Crime Rate in Walland & Denge Marsh: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Walland & Denge Marsh

The total recorded crimes in Walland & Denge Marsh, Folkestone and Hythe, UK in February 2026 are around 42 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Walland & Denge Marsh crime rate of 11.72 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 Walland & Denge Marsh, encompassing approximately 3,583 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
Walland & Denge Marsh Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brooks Way with total crimes: 7
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Bleak Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Walland & Denge Marsh?

To understand the safety of Walland & Denge Marsh, we need to analyze Walland & Denge 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, Walland & Denge Marsh demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Folkestone and Hythe average, with 515 crimes compared to 818.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Walland & Denge Marsh recorded fewer crimes than 8 out of 12 other areas in the Folkestone and Hythe.

    • In 2023, Walland & Denge Marsh had fewer crimes than the Folkestone and Hythe average, with 527 crimes compared to 787. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Walland & Denge Marsh recorded fewer crimes than 7 out of 12 other areas in the Folkestone and Hythe.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Walland & Denge Marsh Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Walland & Denge Marsh crimes were 515. The crime rate of Walland & Denge Marsh in 2024 was 143.71 (year) or 11.98 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Folkestone and Hythe.

In 2023, the total crimes in Walland & Denge Marsh were around 527 crimes with yearly crime rate of 147.05 (year) or 12.25 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Folkestone and Hythe.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Walland & Denge Marsh)CrimesRank (Walland & Denge Marsh)CrimesRank (Walland & Denge 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
New RomneyNA NA591 8521 9
Romney MarshNA NA441 10409 10
Hythe RuralNA NA327 12292 11
North Downs WestNA NA330 11253 13
Sandgate & West FolkestoneNA NA251 13270 12

Walland & Denge 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 22 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2025 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 5 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 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 8 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 239 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.38 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202622
January 202612
December 202516
November 202517
October 202513
September 202515
August 202519
July 202523
June 202526
May 202526
April 202519
March 202520
February 202511

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20264
December 20251
November 20254
October 20255
September 20257
August 20253
July 20254
June 20253
May 202512
April 20256
March 20256
February 20252

A total of 78 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20263
December 20255
November 202513
October 20252
September 20257
August 20259
July 20258
June 20256
May 20256
April 202510
March 20256

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
November 20252
October 20252
September 20253
July 20251
June 20253
May 20252
April 20254
March 20252

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20266
December 20253
October 20251
September 20256
August 20254
July 20254
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20262
November 20253
October 20253
September 20252
August 20252
July 20251
April 20252
March 20252

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20261
October 20255
September 20251
August 20251
July 20252
June 20253
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
December 20251
November 20252
October 20253
September 20253
August 20251
July 20253
June 20251
May 20254
April 20256
March 20254
February 20253

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

MonthCount
January 20261

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
November 20252
June 20251

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
September 20251
August 20251
May 20251
February 20251

High Crime Locations Walland & Denge Marsh in February 2026

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

1. Brooks Way (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Bleak Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
4. New Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Sycamore Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Williamson Road (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Moore Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Straight Lane (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Other theft1
9. Short Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. High Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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