Total Crime Rate
116.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Oak Bungalows area has the 2nd highest crime rate of 19 local areas in Walland & Denge Marsh , and the 70th highest crime rate of 348 local areas in Folkestone and Hythe .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Oak Bungalows (TN29 9AU) in the last 12 months was 116.0 per 1,000 residents and was 76.2% higher than the Walland & Denge Marsh average (65.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 15 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -42.9% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 17 (≈ 53.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 30.8% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -62.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Oak Bungalows (TN29 9AU), the main crime hotspot is near Rype Close. Police recorded 22 crimes here, including 14 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Walland & Denge Marsh| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Brewers Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Vine Lands | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Vine Lands | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Vine Lands | Offender given a caution |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Petrol Station | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Brooks Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | South Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Bleak Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Oak Lane | — |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Paddock Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Parking Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Brewers Close | Under investigation |
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