Crime Rate in Bradstowe: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bradstowe

The total recorded crimes in Bradstowe, Thanet, UK in July 2025 are around 43 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bradstowe crime rate of 4.21 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-7.14% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
Bradstowe Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Wings Close with total crimes: 5
  • Thanet Road 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 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 July 2025 the Bradstowe has recorded 43 crimes with crime rate of 4.21 ranking 18th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bradstowe)CrimesRank (Bradstowe)CrimesRank (Bradstowe)
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
Birchington South56 13504 13515 13
Westbrook50 17433 16485 14
Viking53 14493 14447 15
Sir Moses Montefiore22 21469 15416 17
Nethercourt51 15407 19435 16
Cliftonville East36 20413 17407 18
Beacon Road39 19344 21400 20
Birchington North10 23100 22109 22
Kingsgate11 2266 2390 23

Bradstowe Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 145 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202515
May 202513
April 202513
March 202512
February 202513
January 20257
December 202410
November 20248
October 202410
September 202417
August 202421

A total of 80 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202511
May 20258
April 202510
March 20257
February 20258
January 20256
December 20246
November 20245
October 20242
September 20241
August 20248

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
April 20256
March 20257
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20244
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 84 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.64 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202514
May 202512
April 202510
March 20255
February 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20247
September 20242
August 202414

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
February 20251
January 20251
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
February 20251
December 20242
October 20241

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20256
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
November 20243
October 20242
August 20244

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
April 20251
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
December 20241

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242

High Crime Locations Bradstowe in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour6
Shoplifting3
Criminal damage and arson2
2. Wings Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Thanet Road (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
4. Shutler Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Lindenthorpe Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Public order1
6. Park Road (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
7. Alexandra Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Wardour Close (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
9. Prospect Place (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Fort Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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