Crime Rate in Birchington North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Birchington North

The total recorded crimes in Birchington North, Thanet, UK in February 2026 are around 8 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Birchington North crime rate of 1.71 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 Birchington North, encompassing approximately 4,675 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Birchington North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Winston Court with total crimes: 3
  • Ingoldsby Road with total crimes: 1
  • Ethelbert Road with total crimes: 1

How safe is Birchington North?

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

  • Relative to Thanet:

    • In 2024, Birchington North demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Thanet average, with 100 crimes compared to 833.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Birchington North recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 22 other areas in the Thanet.

    • In 2023, Birchington North had fewer crimes than the Thanet average, with 109 crimes compared to 784. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Birchington North recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 22 other areas in the Thanet.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Birchington North Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Birchington North crimes were 100. The crime rate of Birchington North in 2024 was 21.39 (year) or 1.78 (month) ranking it 22 dangerous area in the Thanet.

In 2023, the total crimes in Birchington North were around 109 crimes with yearly crime rate of 23.31 (year) or 1.94 (month) ranking 22 most dangerous area in the Thanet.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Birchington North)CrimesRank (Birchington North)CrimesRank (Birchington North)
Margate CentralNA NA2,456 11,956 1
Cliftonville WestNA NA1,990 21,820 2
Central HarbourNA NA1,519 41,656 3
EastcliffNA NA1,711 31,513 4
NorthwoodNA NA1,360 51,179 5
Dane ValleyNA NA973 71,071 6
Thanet VillagesNA NA1,342 6989 7
NewingtonNA NA913 8918 8
St PetersNA NA781 10842 9
SalmestoneNA NA892 9800 10
GarlingeNA NA563 12652 11
Westgate-on-SeaNA NA644 11593 12
Birchington SouthNA NA504 13515 13
WestbrookNA NA433 16485 14
VikingNA NA493 14447 15
Sir Moses MontefioreNA NA469 15416 17
NethercourtNA NA407 19435 16
Cliftonville EastNA NA413 17407 18
BradstoweNA NA408 18407 19
Beacon RoadNA NA344 21400 20
Cliffsend and PegwellNA NA380 20327 21
KingsgateNA NA66 2390 23

Birchington North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
November 20251
August 20251
May 20251
April 20252

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20253
November 20251
October 20255
September 20252
August 20253
July 20253
June 20252
March 20251

A total of 54 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20265
December 20251
November 20254
October 20254
September 20255
August 20256
July 20255
June 20253
May 20253
April 20253
March 20256
February 20255

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
November 20251
October 20251
September 20251
August 20252
June 20251
May 20251

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
October 20251
August 20251
July 20251
June 20251

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20251
September 20252
August 20252

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20252
September 20253
August 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20251
April 20251

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

High Crime Locations Birchington North in February 2026

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

1. Winston Court (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Ingoldsby Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
3. Ethelbert Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Sea View Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Epple Bay Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Queen'S Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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