Crime Rate in Cliftonville West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cliftonville West

The total recorded crimes in Cliftonville West, Thanet, UK in July 2025 are around 177 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cliftonville West crime rate of 3.63 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 Cliftonville West, encompassing approximately 48,820 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (82) incidents (34.43% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (45) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)
Cliftonville West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 20
  • Caroline Square with total crimes: 10
  • Queens Parade with total crimes: 9

How safe is Cliftonville West?

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

  • Relative to Thanet:

    • In 2024, Cliftonville West reported a higher crime volume than the Thanet average, with 1,990 crimes compared to 833. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Cliftonville West witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 22 other areas in the Thanet.

    • In 2023, Cliftonville West experienced a greater number of crimes than the Thanet average, with 1,820 crimes compared to 784. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Cliftonville West witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 22 other areas in the Thanet.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Cliftonville West Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Cliftonville West has recorded 177 crimes with crime rate of 3.63 ranking 2th out of 22 in the Thanet, UK

In 2024, the total Cliftonville West crimes were 1,990. The crime rate of Cliftonville West in 2024 was 40.76 (year) or 3.40 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Thanet.

In 2023, the total crimes in Cliftonville West were around 1,820 crimes with yearly crime rate of 37.28 (year) or 3.11 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Thanet.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cliftonville West)CrimesRank (Cliftonville West)CrimesRank (Cliftonville West)
Margate Central240 12,456 11,956 1
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
Bradstowe43 18408 18407 19
Beacon Road39 19344 21400 20
Birchington North10 23100 22109 22
Kingsgate11 2266 2390 23

Cliftonville West 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 82 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 45 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (61 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (73 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (39 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (71 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (25 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (60 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (32 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 73 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (68 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 57 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (73 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (62 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (70 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (28 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (84 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (30 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 324 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202545
June 202530
May 202539
April 202525
March 202532
February 202516
January 202524
December 202411
November 202420
October 202424
September 202428
August 202430

A total of 834 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 69.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202582
June 202561
May 202573
April 202571
March 202560
February 202573
January 202568
December 202457
November 202473
October 202462
September 202470
August 202484

A total of 72 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
May 20255
April 202512
March 202514
February 20255
January 20252
December 20245
November 20242
October 202412
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 132 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202511
May 20259
April 202515
March 202516
February 202514
January 20257
December 20248
November 202411
October 202411
September 202412
August 202410

A total of 161 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202510
May 202515
April 202514
March 202510
February 20255
January 202514
December 202414
November 202415
October 202416
September 202422
August 202415

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20246
October 20243
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 64 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20252
April 20258
March 20256
February 202513
January 20253
December 20243
November 20244
October 20245
September 202411
August 20241

A total of 95 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202510
May 20253
April 20255
March 20258
February 20252
January 202513
December 20245
November 20248
October 202412
September 202412
August 20249

A total of 54 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 20252
April 20253
March 20256
February 20259
January 20253
December 20241
November 20245
October 20248
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20254
April 20252
March 20251
January 20252
October 20242
September 20242
August 20247

A total of 22 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20255
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20254
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
January 20251
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
January 20252
November 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Cliftonville West in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total20
Violence and sexual offences10
Anti-social behaviour5
Other crime2
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
2. Caroline Square (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
3. Queens Parade (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Gordon Road (Map)
Total8
Possession of weapons3
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Dalby Square (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour8
6. Athelstan Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
7. Godwin Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Dalby Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Lower Northdown Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Ethelbert Terrace (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1

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