Crime Rate in Central Harbour: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Central Harbour

The total recorded crimes in Central Harbour, Thanet, UK in February 2026 are around 99 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Central Harbour crime rate of 3.11 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (90.91% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (-62.50% decrease)
Central Harbour Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cavendish Street with total crimes: 7
  • Police Station with total crimes: 5
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5

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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Central Harbour)CrimesRank (Central Harbour)CrimesRank (Central Harbour)
Margate CentralNA NA2,456 11,956 1
Cliftonville WestNA NA1,990 21,820 2
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
BradstoweNA NA408 18407 19
Beacon RoadNA NA344 21400 20
Cliffsend and PegwellNA NA380 20327 21
Birchington NorthNA NA100 22109 22
KingsgateNA NA66 2390 23

Central Harbour Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (54 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 41 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (40 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (27 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (47 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (28 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 64 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 32 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (60 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (38 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 293 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.54 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202621
January 202611
December 202513
November 202511
October 202524
September 202527
August 202528
July 202532
June 202538
May 202524
April 202520
March 202524
February 202520

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20261
December 20251
October 20251
September 20253
August 20252
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 634 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 48.77 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202636
January 202654
December 202541
November 202538
October 202534
September 202540
August 202547
July 202564
June 202560
May 202570
April 202533
March 202561
February 202556

A total of 131 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20269
January 202624
December 20255
November 20254
October 20258
September 20254
August 20256
July 202514
June 202523
May 20259
April 20256
March 20259
February 202510

A total of 92 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 202613
December 20257
November 20256
October 20253
September 20259
August 20255
July 20252
June 20256
May 20254
April 20253
March 202513
February 202514

A total of 82 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20264
December 20254
November 20255
October 20256
September 202510
August 20258
July 20257
June 20258
May 20256
April 20254
March 20259
February 20256

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20263
December 20256
November 20254
October 20255
September 20253
August 20256
July 20255
June 20259
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20255

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20267
November 20255
October 20257
September 20253
August 20251
July 20253
June 20251
May 20254
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
December 20251
November 20252
October 20251
September 20251
August 20251
July 20254
June 20252
May 20257
April 20254
March 20252
February 20254

A total of 59 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20266
December 20251
November 20256
October 20253
September 20253
August 20255
July 20256
May 20259
April 20253
March 20254
February 20259

A total of 33 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20255
November 20252
October 20254
September 20251
August 20256
July 20251
June 20254
May 20252
March 20254
February 20253

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20261
December 20254
October 20252
September 20251
August 20252
July 20252
May 20251

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20251
November 20253
September 20251
August 20252
July 20252
June 20252
May 20253
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20251
October 20252
September 20255
August 20251
July 20251
June 20252
April 20251
February 20251

High Crime Locations Central Harbour in February 2026

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

1. Cavendish Street (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Police Station (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other theft1
Robbery1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. York Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
7. George Street (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Grundy'S Hill (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Public order1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Theft from the person1
10. Belmont Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1

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