Crime Rate in Central Harbour: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Central Harbour

The total recorded crimes in Central Harbour, Thanet, UK in May 2025 are around 142 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Central Harbour crime rate of 4.46 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 Central Harbour, encompassing approximately 31,826 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (70) incidents (112.12% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
Central Harbour Crime Hotspots

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

  • York Street with total crimes: 17
  • Police Station with total crimes: 15
  • Cavendish Street with total crimes: 8

How safe is Central Harbour?

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

  • Relative to Thanet:

    • In 2024, Central Harbour reported a higher crime volume than the Thanet average, with 1,519 crimes compared to 833. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Central Harbour witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 22 other areas in the Thanet.

    • In 2023, Central Harbour experienced a greater number of crimes than the Thanet average, with 1,656 crimes compared to 784. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Central Harbour witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 22 other areas in the Thanet.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Thanet, Central Harbour has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Central Harbour Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Central Harbour has recorded 142 crimes with crime rate of 4.46 ranking 3th out of 22 in the Thanet, UK

In 2024, the total Central Harbour crimes were 1,519. The crime rate of Central Harbour in 2024 was 47.73 (year) or 3.98 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Thanet.

In 2023, the total crimes in Central Harbour were around 1,656 crimes with yearly crime rate of 52.03 (year) or 4.34 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Thanet.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Central Harbour)CrimesRank (Central Harbour)CrimesRank (Central Harbour)
Margate Central217 12,456 11,956 1
Cliftonville West157 21,990 21,820 2
Eastcliff135 41,711 31,513 4
Northwood108 61,360 51,179 5
Thanet Villages113 51,342 6989 7
Dane Valley89 7973 71,071 6
Newington80 8913 8918 8
St Peters51 11781 10842 9
Salmestone62 9892 9800 10
Garlinge52 10563 12652 11
Westgate-on-Sea45 13644 11593 12
Westbrook46 12433 16485 14
Birchington South38 15504 13515 13
Viking28 20493 14447 15
Bradstowe44 14408 18407 19
Sir Moses Montefiore35 17469 15416 17
Nethercourt29 19407 19435 16
Beacon Road37 16344 21400 20
Cliftonville East27 21413 17407 18
Cliffsend and Pegwell35 18380 20327 21
Birchington North6 23100 22109 22
Kingsgate7 2266 2390 23

Central Harbour Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (70 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (61 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 56 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (57 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

December 2024 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 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (38 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (24 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (49 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (38 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 51 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 35 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (76 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (52 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 307 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202520
March 202524
February 202520
January 202517
December 202411
November 202411
October 202414
September 202424
August 202438
July 202435
June 202452
May 202417

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 89 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20255
January 20255
December 20245
November 20247
October 20248
September 20245
August 202410
July 20248
June 202420
May 20248

A total of 628 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 48.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202570
April 202533
March 202561
February 202556
January 202557
December 202425
November 202440
October 202435
September 202438
August 202449
July 202451
June 202476
May 202437

A total of 68 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20253
March 20254
February 20259
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
September 20241
August 20247
July 20248
June 202414
May 20243

A total of 103 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 202513
February 202514
January 202511
December 20244
November 20245
October 20245
September 20245
August 20246
July 20248
June 202412
May 202413

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20252
February 20254
January 20255
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243
September 20248
August 20241
July 20244
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 139 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.69 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20256
March 20259
February 202510
January 202512
December 202411
November 20246
October 202410
September 202411
August 20248
July 202411
June 202416
May 202420

A total of 102 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20259
February 20256
January 20254
December 202410
November 20243
October 202410
September 20247
August 20249
July 20244
June 202416
May 202414

A total of 35 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20254
February 20253
January 20252
December 20244
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20245
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 59 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20247
November 20243
October 20243
September 20246
August 20246
July 20245
June 202414
May 20242

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 27 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
November 20244
October 20243
September 20244
August 20246
July 20245
May 20243

High Crime Locations Central Harbour in May 2025

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

1. York Street (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour4
Burglary4
Shoplifting2
2. Police Station (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour6
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
3. Cavendish Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Shoplifting3
4. Coleman'S Yard (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences7
Possession of weapons1
5. Harbour Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
6. Chapel Place Lane (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Grundy'S Hill (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Shah Place (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
9. Albert Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1

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