WD22 Intelligence Updated February 2026Source: Kent Police Police

Birchington South Crime Intelligence

Comprehensive safety analysis for Birchington South, localized within Thanet.

Safety Rating

Moderate

Crime Rate

6.22per 1k

Total Population

6,270

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

Violence & Sexual Offences17

Drug Offences8

Anti-social Behaviour5

Other Theft2

Shoplifting2

Criminal Damage & Arson2

Weapons Possession1

Vehicle Crime1

Bicycle Theft1

Location Reference	Primary Incidents	Total
On or near Paddock Road Map	Violence and sexual offences: 3Drugs: 1	4
On or near Supermarket Map	Drugs: 1Shoplifting: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1	3
On or near Broadley Avenue Map	Violence and sexual offences: 3	3
On or near Crescent Road Map	Drugs: 1Vehicle crime: 1Possession of weapons: 1	3
On or near Yew Tree Gardens Map	Violence and sexual offences: 2	2
On or near Powell Cotton Drive Map	Other theft: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1	2
On or near Station Approach Map	Drugs: 2	2
On or near Stone Barn Avenue Map	Bicycle theft: 1	1
On or near Holton Close Map	Criminal damage and arson: 1	1
On or near Petrol Station Map	Other theft: 1	1