Crime Rate in Beacon Road: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Beacon Road

The total recorded crimes in Beacon Road, Thanet, UK in July 2025 are around 39 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Beacon Road crime rate of 4.04 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 Beacon Road, encompassing approximately 9,647 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
Beacon Road Crime Hotspots

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

  • Linley Road with total crimes: 9
  • Prince Charles Road with total crimes: 7
  • Westover Road with total crimes: 5

How safe is Beacon Road?

To understand the safety of Beacon Road, we need to analyze Beacon Road crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Thanet:

    • In 2024, Beacon Road demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Thanet average, with 344 crimes compared to 833.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Beacon Road recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 22 other areas in the Thanet.

    • In 2023, Beacon Road had fewer crimes than the Thanet average, with 400 crimes compared to 784. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Beacon Road recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 22 other areas in the Thanet.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Thanet, Beacon Road has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Beacon Road Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Beacon Road has recorded 39 crimes with crime rate of 4.04 ranking 19th out of 22 in the Thanet, UK

In 2024, the total Beacon Road crimes were 344. The crime rate of Beacon Road in 2024 was 35.66 (year) or 2.97 (month) ranking it 21 dangerous area in the Thanet.

In 2023, the total crimes in Beacon Road were around 400 crimes with yearly crime rate of 41.46 (year) or 3.46 (month) ranking 20 most dangerous area in the Thanet.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Beacon Road)CrimesRank (Beacon Road)CrimesRank (Beacon Road)
Margate Central240 12,456 11,956 1
Cliftonville West177 21,990 21,820 2
Central Harbour143 31,519 41,656 3
Eastcliff128 51,711 31,513 4
Thanet Villages138 41,342 6989 7
Northwood115 61,360 51,179 5
Dane Valley99 7973 71,071 6
Newington69 10913 8918 8
Salmestone87 8892 9800 10
St Peters67 11781 10842 9
Cliffsend and Pegwell74 9380 20327 21
Garlinge51 16563 12652 11
Westgate-on-Sea57 12644 11593 12
Birchington South56 13504 13515 13
Westbrook50 17433 16485 14
Viking53 14493 14447 15
Sir Moses Montefiore22 21469 15416 17
Nethercourt51 15407 19435 16
Cliftonville East36 20413 17407 18
Bradstowe43 18408 18407 19
Birchington North10 23100 22109 22
Kingsgate11 2266 2390 23

Beacon Road Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Other theft (5 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 157 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202510
May 202519
April 202515
March 202512
February 202513
January 202510
December 202418
November 202410
October 202420
September 202410
August 20245

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20257
May 20254
April 20253
March 20256
February 20252
January 20251
November 20245
October 20244
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
April 20254
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
November 20244
September 20242

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20253
May 20257
April 20254
March 20254
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 202415
September 20246
August 20245

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20252
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20252
December 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Beacon Road in July 2025

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

1. Linley Road (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour7
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Prince Charles Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Westover Road (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
4. B2053 (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs1
5. Fosters Avenue (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Dane Valley Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Broadley Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
8. Cecilia Grove (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Victoria Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Stocking Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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