Total Crime Rate
16.5 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
16.5 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Brookside area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Romney Marsh , and the 53rd 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 Brookside (TN29 0QQ) in the last 12 months was 16.5 per 1,000 residents and was 67.3% lower than the Romney Marsh average (50.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Possession of weapons with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Possession of weapons ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Possession of weapons ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 16.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -76.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Brookside (TN29 0QQ), the main crime hotspot is near Winton Way. Police recorded 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Robbery | Winton Way | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Other theft | Winton Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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