Total Crime Rate
95.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Audley Road area has the 24th highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Broadmead , and the 89th highest crime rate of 348 local areas in Folkestone and Hythe .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Audley Road (CT20 3QB) in the last 12 months was 95.4 per 1,000 residents and was 28.4% lower than the Broadmead average (133.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 14 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 150.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Bicycle theft ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 17 (≈ 52.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 21.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -43.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Audley Road (CT20 3QB), the main crime hotspot is near Limes Road. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 9 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 | Hythe Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sandwich Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Coolinge Lane | — |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Parking Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Sandwich Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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