Total Crime Rate
37.3 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
18.6 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026St Marys Road area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Romney Marsh , and the 114th lowest crime rate of 348 local areas in Folkestone and Hythe .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around St Marys Road (TN29 0PL) in the last 12 months was 37.3 per 1,000 residents and was 26.3% lower than the Romney Marsh average (50.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 18.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -14.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -76.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around St Marys Road (TN29 0PL), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Parking Area, where police recorded 7 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Eastbridge Road (7 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Romney Marsh| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Parking Area | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Rush Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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