Total Crime Rate
28.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Lydos Close area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Walland & Denge Marsh , and the 89th lowest crime rate of 348 local areas in Folkestone and Hythe .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Lydos Close (TN29 9NY) in the last 12 months was 28.3 per 1,000 residents and was 57.0% lower 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 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 15.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -37.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -39.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Lydos Close (TN29 9NY), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Lade Fort Crescent, where police recorded 8 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Williamson Road (8 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Walland & Denge Marsh| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Williamson Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Taylor Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Taylor Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Williamson Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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