Total Crime Rate
20.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Fairway Close area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Romney Marsh , and the 60th 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 Fairway Close (TN29 0HG) in the last 12 months was 20.8 per 1,000 residents and was 61.7% lower than the Romney Marsh average (54.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 5 cases , up 25.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 25.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 25.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 20.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has flat ( 0.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Fairway Close (TN29 0HG), the main crime hotspot is near Yew Tree Road. Police recorded 22 crimes here, including 15 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Romney Marsh| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Jenner'S Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Grassmere | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Jenner'S Way | Awaiting court outcome |
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