Total Crime Rate
17.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Swiss Way area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 84 local areas in Broadmead , and the 44th lowest crime rate of 348 local areas in Folkestone and Hythe .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Swiss Way (CT19 6PJ) in the last 12 months was 17.1 per 1,000 residents and was 87.2% lower than the Broadmead average (133.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 2 cases , down -33.3% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -33.3% YoY).
In the area around Swiss Way (CT19 6PJ), the main crime hotspot is near Hollands Avenue. Police recorded 31 crimes here, including 16 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Broadmead| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Hollands Avenue | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hollands Avenue | Under investigation |
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