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 May 2025 are around 35 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cliffsend and Pegwell crime rate of 7.89 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 May were:

  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-36.36% decrease)
Cliffsend and Pegwell Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16
  • Homestead Village with total crimes: 3
  • Foreland Heights with total crimes: 2

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 May 2025 the Cliffsend and Pegwell has recorded 35 crimes with crime rate of 7.89 ranking 18th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cliffsend and Pegwell)CrimesRank (Cliffsend and Pegwell)CrimesRank (Cliffsend and Pegwell)
Margate Central217 12,456 11,956 1
Cliftonville West157 21,990 21,820 2
Central Harbour142 31,519 41,656 3
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
Birchington North6 23100 22109 22
Kingsgate7 2266 2390 23

Cliffsend and Pegwell Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 145 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202511
March 20257
February 20255
January 20256
December 202414
November 20247
October 20249
September 20248
August 202410
July 202412
June 202434
May 202415

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20255
March 20255
February 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20248
July 20246
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20254
January 20253
December 202412
November 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20248

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20258
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
October 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20254
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 74 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20256
March 202519
February 202512
January 20253
December 20248
November 20246
October 20242
August 20246
July 20241

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
May 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Cliffsend and Pegwell in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting11
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
2. Homestead Village (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
3. Foreland Heights (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
4. Downs Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Chalk Hill (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Orchard End (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
7. Watchester Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Canterbury Road East (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Saxon Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Stancomb Avenue (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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