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Crime in Lydd

Lydd had 71 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 72.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 6th of 12 Folkestone and Hythe areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and about the same as the middle Folkestone and Hythe area. Crime was up 42% on the three months before.

TN29, Folkestone and Hythe · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Lydd

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72.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
6 of 12Folkestone and Hythe rank1st is the highest rate
+42%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common29 in 3 months

Month by month

23 Mar 13 Apr 14 May 19 Jun 28 Jul 24 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Lydd. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence2941%
anti-social behaviour1623%
criminal damage68%
vehicle crime46%
other crime46%
burglary34%
theft34%
drugs23%

Lydd against Folkestone and Hythe

TypeLydd per 1,000Middle Folkestone and Hythe areaChange
Violence29.726.5▲ 71%
Burglary3.12.9–
Vehicle crime4.12.9–
Anti-social behaviour16.420.6–
Theft and robbery3.16.6–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Lydd72.6▲ 42%
New Romney61.2▲ 5%
St Marys Bay42.7▲ 59%
See every Folkestone and Hythe area ranked on the crime in Folkestone and Hythe page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Lydd a safe area?

Lydd had about 72.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 6 of 12 Folkestone and Hythe areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Lydd?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (29), followed by anti-social behaviour (16) and criminal damage (6).