Crime Rate in Bradstowe: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bradstowe

The total recorded crimes in Bradstowe, Thanet, UK in March 2025 are around 35 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bradstowe crime rate of 3.43 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 Bradstowe, encompassing approximately 10,212 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-7.69% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
Bradstowe Crime Hotspots

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

  • Thanet Road with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Broadstairs with total crimes: 3

How safe is Bradstowe?

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

  • Relative to Thanet:

    • In 2024, Bradstowe demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Thanet average, with 408 crimes compared to 833.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Bradstowe recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 22 other cities.

    • In 2023, Bradstowe had fewer crimes than the Thanet average, with 407 crimes compared to 784. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Bradstowe recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 22 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Bradstowe Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Bradstowe has recorded 35 crimes with crime rate of 3.43 ranking 15th out of 22 in the Thanet, UK

In 2024, the total Bradstowe crimes were 408. The crime rate of Bradstowe in 2024 was 39.95 (year) or 3.33 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Thanet.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bradstowe were around 407 crimes with yearly crime rate of 39.85 (year) or 3.32 (month) ranking 19 most dangerous area in the Thanet.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Thanet)CrimesRank (Thanet)CrimesRank (Thanet)
Margate Central164 12,456 11,956 1
Cliftonville West162 21,990 21,820 2
Central Harbour132 41,519 41,656 3
Eastcliff144 31,711 31,513 4
Northwood112 61,360 51,179 5
Thanet Villages126 51,342 6989 7
Dane Valley89 7973 71,071 6
Newington74 8913 8918 8
St Peters72 9781 10842 9
Salmestone66 10892 9800 10
Garlinge50 12563 12652 11
Westgate-on-Sea51 11644 11593 12
Birchington South38 14504 13515 13
Cliffsend and Pegwell39 13380 20327 21
Westbrook30 17433 16485 14
Viking35 16493 14447 15
Sir Moses Montefiore22 21469 15416 17
Nethercourt25 19407 19435 16
Cliftonville East25 20413 17407 18
Beacon Road27 18344 21400 20
Birchington North9 22100 22109 22
Kingsgate8 2366 2390 23

Bradstowe Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (6 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20244
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245
April 20242

A total of 172 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202513
January 20257
December 202410
November 20248
October 202410
September 202417
August 202421
July 202418
June 202432
May 202416
April 20248

A total of 60 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20258
January 20256
December 20246
November 20245
October 20242
September 20241
August 20248
July 20247
June 20242
May 20242
April 20246

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20247
September 20242
August 202414
July 20247
June 20248
May 20243
April 20243

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

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

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 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
November 20243
October 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20245
August 20245
July 20242
June 202410
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
October 20242
September 20242
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20242
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
July 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20241
July 20243

High Crime Locations Bradstowe in March 2025

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

1. Thanet Road (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting5
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Broadstairs (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Prospect Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Lawn Road (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Magdalen Court (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Wings Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Alexandra Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Union Square (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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