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 July 2025 are around 48 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Walland & Denge Marsh crime rate of 13.39 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 Walland & Denge Marsh, encompassing approximately 3,583 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-11.54% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Drugs: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Walland & Denge Marsh Crime Hotspots

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

  • South Street with total crimes: 5
  • Paddock Close with total crimes: 4
  • St John Close 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 July 2025 the Walland & Denge Marsh has recorded 48 crimes with crime rate of 13.39 ranking 9th out of 12 in the Folkestone and Hythe, UK

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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Walland & Denge Marsh)CrimesRank (Walland & Denge Marsh)CrimesRank (Walland & Denge Marsh)
Folkestone Central271 13,062 12,591 1
Cheriton116 2967 31,144 2
East Folkestone76 31,050 21,067 3
North Downs East66 5812 4931 4
Folkestone Harbour73 4808 5929 5
Hythe64 7767 6659 6
New Romney64 6591 8521 9
Broadmead54 8708 7640 7
Romney Marsh39 10441 10409 10
Hythe Rural15 13327 12292 11
North Downs West21 12330 11253 13
Sandgate & West Folkestone24 11251 13270 12

Walland & Denge Marsh Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , 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 (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 236 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202526
May 202526
April 202519
March 202520
February 202511
January 202521
December 202421
November 202418
October 202412
September 202420
August 202419

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20256
May 20256
April 202510
March 20256
January 20255
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244
August 20248

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 202512
April 20256
March 20256
February 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 20246
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20252
April 20254
March 20252
January 20252
November 20242
September 20241

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20254
April 20256
March 20254
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20252
March 20252
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
August 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

High Crime Locations Walland & Denge Marsh in July 2025

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

1. South Street (Map)
Total5
Drugs3
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Paddock Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. St John Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Grisbrook Farm Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Eastern Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Romney Road (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Other theft1
7. Airport/Airfield (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Moor Lane (Map)
Total2
Burglary2
9. Guldeford Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
10. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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