Crime Rate in Birchington South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Birchington South

The total recorded crimes in Birchington South, Thanet, UK in July 2025 are around 56 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Birchington South crime rate of 8.93 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 South, encompassing approximately 6,270 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (8.70% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
Birchington South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Holton Close with total crimes: 8
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Station Road with total crimes: 5

How safe is Birchington South?

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

  • Relative to Thanet:

    • In 2024, Birchington South demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Thanet average, with 504 crimes compared to 833.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Birchington South recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 22 other areas in the Thanet.

    • In 2023, Birchington South had fewer crimes than the Thanet average, with 515 crimes compared to 784. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Birchington South recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 22 other areas in the Thanet.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Birchington South Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Birchington South has recorded 56 crimes with crime rate of 8.93 ranking 13th out of 22 in the Thanet, UK

In 2024, the total Birchington South crimes were 504. The crime rate of Birchington South in 2024 was 80.38 (year) or 6.70 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Thanet.

In 2023, the total crimes in Birchington South were around 515 crimes with yearly crime rate of 82.14 (year) or 6.84 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Thanet.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Birchington South)CrimesRank (Birchington South)CrimesRank (Birchington South)
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
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
Beacon Road39 19344 21400 20
Birchington North10 23100 22109 22
Kingsgate11 2266 2390 23

Birchington South 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 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

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

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 204 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202523
May 202517
April 202517
March 202515
February 202521
January 202510
December 202417
November 202415
October 202417
September 202410
August 202417

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20252
April 20254
March 20255
February 20255
January 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20245
August 20242

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
January 20252
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202511
May 20254
April 20254
February 20251
January 20254
December 20244
November 20245
October 20243
September 20245
August 20249

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
November 20242

A total of 66 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20255
April 20253
March 20258
February 202512
January 20255
December 20242
November 20244
October 20246
September 202410
August 20243

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
November 20245
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20251
March 20254
February 20252
January 20252
November 20241
September 20242
August 20246

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
May 20254
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20244
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20245

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

MonthCount
April 20251

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

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Birchington South in July 2025

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

1. Holton Close (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime3
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Station Road (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Neame Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
5. Queen Bertha'S Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. York Terrace (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Prospect Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Paddock Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
10. The Square (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Public order1

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