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Crime in St Marys Bay

St Marys Bay had 27 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 42.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 9th of 12 Folkestone and Hythe areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 41% below the middle Folkestone and Hythe area. Crime was up 59% on the three months before.

TN29, Folkestone and Hythe · within 0.75 miles of the middle of St Marys Bay

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42.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
9 of 12Folkestone and Hythe rank1st is the highest rate
+59%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common9 in 3 months

Month by month

2 Mar 10 Apr 5 May 5 Jun 11 Jul 11 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of St Marys Bay. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence933%
anti-social behaviour622%
public order311%
theft27%
drugs27%
vehicle crime27%
other crime27%
criminal damage14%

St Marys Bay against Folkestone and Hythe

TypeSt Marys Bay per 1,000Middle Folkestone and Hythe areaChange
Violence14.226.5–
Burglary02.9–
Vehicle crime3.22.9–
Anti-social behaviour9.520.6–
Theft and robbery3.26.6–

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%
Dymchurch40.7▲ 44%
Lympne12.7–
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 St Marys Bay a safe area?

St Marys Bay had about 42.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 9 of 12 Folkestone and Hythe areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in St Marys Bay?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (9), followed by anti-social behaviour (6) and public order (3).