Total Crime Rate
62.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Lade Fort Crescent area has the 8th highest crime rate of 19 local areas in Walland & Denge Marsh , and the 157th highest 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 Lade Fort Crescent (TN29 9YF) in the last 12 months was 62.3 per 1,000 residents and was 5.3% 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 18 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 19 (≈ 56.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 90.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -50.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Lade Fort Crescent (TN29 9YF), 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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