Total Crime Rate
34.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Lydd Road area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in New Romney , and the 108th 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 Lydd Road (TN28 8DH) in the last 12 months was 34.1 per 1,000 residents and was 52.9% lower than the New Romney average (72.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Public order with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 17.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 150.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -76.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Lydd Road (TN28 8DH), the main crime hotspot is near Sports/Recreation Area. Police recorded 18 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In New Romney| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Lion'S Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Church Approach | Under investigation |
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