Crime Rate in Bradstowe: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bradstowe

The total recorded crimes in Bradstowe, Thanet, UK in February 2026 are around 22 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bradstowe crime rate of 2.15 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 Feb were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-55.56% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
Bradstowe Crime Hotspots

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

  • Thanet Road with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Union Square with total crimes: 2

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 areas in the Thanet.

    • 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 areas in the Thanet.

  • 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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Bradstowe)CrimesRank (Bradstowe)CrimesRank (Bradstowe)
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
Beacon RoadNA NA344 21400 20
Cliffsend and PegwellNA NA380 20327 21
Birchington NorthNA NA100 22109 22
KingsgateNA NA66 2390 23

Bradstowe Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (28 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (10 incidents) also being high.

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 136 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.46 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20269
December 202510
November 202513
October 20258
September 202510
August 202510
July 20256
June 202515
May 202513
April 202513
March 202512
February 202513

A total of 127 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.77 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20268
December 20254
November 202511
October 202511
September 20255
August 202528
July 202513
June 202514
May 202512
April 202510
March 20255
February 20253

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20261
September 20252
August 20252
July 20252
May 20251
April 20252
February 20252

A total of 71 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20267
December 20252
October 20254
September 20251
August 20251
July 20258
June 202511
May 20258
April 202510
March 20257
February 20258

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20262
December 20251
November 20254
October 20255
September 20252
August 20256
July 20255
June 20253
April 20256
March 20257
February 20253

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20261
December 20251
November 20251
October 20251
September 20251
August 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 4 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
August 20251
July 20251
May 20251

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
October 20251
September 20254
August 20255
July 20251
May 20256
April 20252
March 20251

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
September 20254
August 20251
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
February 20251

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
October 20254
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
February 20251

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
September 20252
August 20254
July 20251
June 20251
February 20251

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
June 20252
April 20251

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

MonthCount
August 20251
June 20251

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
April 20251
March 20251

High Crime Locations Bradstowe in February 2026

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

1. Thanet Road (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Union Square (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
4. Linden Avenue (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
5. Wardour Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Church Square (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Dickens Walk (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
8. Nelson Place (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Stone Gardens (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Broadstairs (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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