Total Crime Rate
68.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025St Marys Gardens area has the 12th highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Romney Marsh , and the 142nd highest 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 Gardens (TN29 0QL) in the last 12 months was 68.0 per 1,000 residents and was 25.4% higher 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 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 38.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -27.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -31.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around St Marys Gardens (TN29 0QL), the main crime hotspot is near Winton Way. Police recorded 9 crimes here, including 6 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 | Anti-social behaviour | Dunstall Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Winton Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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