Crime Rate in Thanet: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Thanet

The total recorded crimes in Thanet, UK in May 2025 are around 1,583 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Thanet crime rate of 11.26 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Thanet, encompassing approximately 140,587 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (674) incidents (5.81% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (278) incidents (27.52% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (139) incidents (28.70% increase)
Thanet Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 23
  • Bishop Close with total crimes: 21
  • Clive Road with total crimes: 18

Thanet Police Info:

Kent Police

How safe is Thanet?

To understand the safety of Thanet, we need to analyze Thanet crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Thanet has recorded 19,161 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 136.29 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 47 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is more dangerous than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 18,027 crimes with a crime rate of 128.23, ranking it 49 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Kent:

    • In 2024, Thanet reported a higher crime volume than the Kent average, with 19,161 crimes compared to 13,931. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Additionally, Thanet recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 11 other cities.

    • In 2023, Thanet experienced a greater number of crimes than the Kent average, with 18,027 crimes compared to 13,095. This indicates a higher crime burden for the city in the region during this period. Additionally, Thanet recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 11 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Thanet is considered more dangerous compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Kent, Thanet has a higher crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Thanet Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Margate Central (217 crimes), and the safest, Birchington North (6 crimes), is 211 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Thanet.

Similarly, the area of Cliftonville West (232 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Broadstairs North (32 crimes), with a difference of 200 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Thanet.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Margate Central217
Cliftonville West157
Central Harbour142
Eastcliff135
Thanet Villages113

Safest Wards:

Nethercourt29
Viking28
Cliftonville East27
Kingsgate7
Birchington North6

Most Dangerous Areas:

Cliftonville West232
Ramsgate Harbour188
Margate Town148
Westwood, Northwood & Bromstone119
Minster & St-Nicholas-at-Wade113

Safest Areas:

Westgate53
Nethercourt, Pegwell & Cliffsend52
Birchington36
Cliftonville East & Kingsgate34
Broadstairs North32

Thanet Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Thanet has recorded 1,583 crimes with crime rate of 11.26 ranking 52th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 2 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 2 in terms of crime rate in Kent.

In 2024, the total Thanet crimes were 19,161. The crime rate of Thanet in 2024 was 136.29 (year) or 11.36 (month) ranking it 47 danzarous in the UK. Thanet ranked 2 in terms of total crimes and 1 in terms of crime rate in Kent.

In 2023, the total crimes in Thanet were around 18,027 crimes with yearly crime rate of 128.23 (year) or 10.69 (month) ranking 49 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Kent, Thanet ranked 1 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 1 as per crime rate of Thanet

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kent)CrimesRank (Kent)CrimesRank (Kent)
Sevenoaks686 139,267 119,149 12
Tonbridge and Malling826 129,859 1210,249 11
Tunbridge Wells700 119,548 109,318 10
Ashford951 1012,638 911,651 9
Folkestone and Hythe825 910,629 810,233 8
Maidstone1,600 820,408 517,055 7
Dover1,098 712,554 712,219 6
Canterbury1,569 117,254 616,993 5
Swale1,560 517,812 416,687 4
Dartford1,141 414,503 312,932 3
Gravesham911 313,542 212,627 2

Thanet Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (674 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (278 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (637 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (218 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (674 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (204 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 561 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 145 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (608 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (150 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 571 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 141 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (578 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (169 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (591 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (211 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (585 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (202 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (702 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (306 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 708 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 308 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1286 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (494 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 95 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20257
March 20257
February 20258
January 20254
December 20246
November 20244
October 20242
September 20248
August 20248
July 20247
June 202424

A total of 188 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202517
March 202517
February 202511
January 202515
December 20247
November 202416
October 202417
September 202410
August 202415
July 202424
June 202426

A total of 676 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 56.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 91 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202545
April 202559
March 202569
February 202547
January 202558
December 202436
November 202444
October 202491
September 202430
August 202460
July 202447
June 202490

A total of 1612 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 134.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 250 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025135
April 2025114
March 2025124
February 2025110
January 2025118
December 2024128
November 2024102
October 2024134
September 2024123
August 2024147
July 2024127
June 2024250

A total of 547 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 45.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202542
April 202533
March 202541
February 202545
January 202536
December 202448
November 202448
October 202453
September 202441
August 202450
July 202430
June 202480

A total of 513 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202526
March 202518
February 202525
January 202553
December 202477
November 202447
October 202451
September 202451
August 202423
July 202433
June 202484

A total of 1450 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 120.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 192 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025139
April 2025108
March 2025145
February 2025129
January 2025103
December 2024103
November 202487
October 2024102
September 202488
August 2024150
July 2024104
June 2024192

A total of 2826 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 235.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 494 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025278
April 2025218
March 2025204
February 2025145
January 2025150
December 2024141
November 2024169
October 2024211
September 2024202
August 2024306
July 2024308
June 2024494

A total of 710 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 59.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 122 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202547
April 202544
March 202542
February 202552
January 202554
December 202457
November 202445
October 202477
September 202463
August 202447
July 202460
June 2024122

A total of 1247 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 103.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 184 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025101
April 202596
March 2025111
February 202585
January 202570
December 202483
November 202476
October 2024108
September 202494
August 2024133
July 2024106
June 2024184

A total of 8175 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 681.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1286 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025674
April 2025637
March 2025674
February 2025561
January 2025608
December 2024571
November 2024578
October 2024591
September 2024585
August 2024702
July 2024708
June 20241286

A total of 110 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202512
March 20253
February 20256
January 20256
December 202411
November 202410
October 20244
September 20247
August 202413
July 202412
June 202420

A total of 946 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 78.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 164 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202564
April 202548
March 202572
February 202548
January 202554
December 202465
November 202465
October 202468
September 202480
August 2024113
July 2024105
June 2024164

A total of 136 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 202513
March 20258
February 20258
January 20258
December 20248
November 202412
October 202411
September 202413
August 202415
July 202412
June 202424

High Crime Locations Thanet in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Thanet postcode area is presented below.

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total23
Shoplifting18
Anti-social behaviour5
2. Bishop Close (Map)
Total21
Shoplifting15
Vehicle crime3
Anti-social behaviour3
3. Clive Road (Map)
Total18
Anti-social behaviour14
Violence and sexual offences4
4. York Street (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences7
Burglary4
Anti-social behaviour4
Shoplifting2
5. Police Station (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences7
Criminal damage and arson4
Drugs2
Theft from the person1
Other crime1
6. Police Station (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour6
Possession of weapons1

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