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Crime in New Romney

New Romney had 111 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 61.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 8th of 12 Folkestone and Hythe areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 16% below the middle Folkestone and Hythe area. Crime was up 5% on the three months before.

TN28, Folkestone and Hythe · within 1.5 miles of the middle of New Romney

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61.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
8 of 12Folkestone and Hythe rank1st is the highest rate
+5%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common48 in 3 months

Month by month

34 Mar 35 Apr 37 May 18 Jun 48 Jul 45 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence4843%
anti-social behaviour1816%
theft1211%
criminal damage109%
vehicle crime65%
public order55%
burglary44%
other crime33%

New Romney against Folkestone and Hythe

TypeNew Romney per 1,000Middle Folkestone and Hythe areaChange
Violence26.526.5▲ 20%
Burglary2.22.9–
Vehicle crime3.32.9–
Anti-social behaviour9.920.6▲ 13%
Theft and robbery6.66.6▼ 14%

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%
Dymchurch40.7▲ 44%
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 New Romney a safe area?

New Romney had about 61.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 8 of 12 Folkestone and Hythe areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in New Romney?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (48), followed by anti-social behaviour (18) and theft (12).