Crime Rate in Cliffsend and Pegwell: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cliffsend and Pegwell

The total recorded crimes in Cliffsend and Pegwell, Thanet, UK in July 2025 are around 74 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cliffsend and Pegwell crime rate of 16.68 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 Cliffsend and Pegwell, encompassing approximately 4,437 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (23) incidents (53.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
Cliffsend and Pegwell Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 24
  • Downs Road with total crimes: 6
  • Arundel Road with total crimes: 5

How safe is Cliffsend and Pegwell?

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

  • Relative to Thanet:

    • In 2024, Cliffsend and Pegwell demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Thanet average, with 380 crimes compared to 833.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Cliffsend and Pegwell recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 22 other areas in the Thanet.

    • In 2023, Cliffsend and Pegwell had fewer crimes than the Thanet average, with 327 crimes compared to 784. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Cliffsend and Pegwell recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 22 other areas in the Thanet.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Cliffsend and Pegwell Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Cliffsend and Pegwell has recorded 74 crimes with crime rate of 16.68 ranking 9th out of 22 in the Thanet, UK

In 2024, the total Cliffsend and Pegwell crimes were 380. The crime rate of Cliffsend and Pegwell in 2024 was 85.64 (year) or 7.14 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the Thanet.

In 2023, the total crimes in Cliffsend and Pegwell were around 327 crimes with yearly crime rate of 73.70 (year) or 6.14 (month) ranking 21 most dangerous area in the Thanet.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cliffsend and Pegwell)CrimesRank (Cliffsend and Pegwell)CrimesRank (Cliffsend and Pegwell)
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
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
Bradstowe43 18408 18407 19
Beacon Road39 19344 21400 20
Birchington North10 23100 22109 22
Kingsgate11 2266 2390 23

Cliffsend and Pegwell Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (15 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (19 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20254
March 20254
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 126 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202530
June 202512
May 20257
April 202511
March 20257
February 20255
January 20256
December 202414
November 20247
October 20249
September 20248
August 202410

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20258
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20254
January 20253
December 202412
November 20242
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20255
April 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
January 20251
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20257
May 20258
April 20255
March 20255
February 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20248

A total of 111 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.09 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202515
May 202511
April 20256
March 202519
February 202512
January 20253
December 20248
November 20246
October 20242
August 20246

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
April 20251

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

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241

High Crime Locations Cliffsend and Pegwell in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total24
Shoplifting23
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Downs Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Theft from the person1
3. Arundel Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Nicholas Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
5. Pegwell Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Homestead Village (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Earlsmead Crescent (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
8. Cliffs End Grove (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Mount Green Avenue (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
10. Watchester Avenue (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1

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