Crime Rate in Cliftonville East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cliftonville East

The total recorded crimes in Cliftonville East, Thanet, UK in May 2025 are around 27 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cliftonville East crime rate of 2.65 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 East, encompassing approximately 10,181 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
Cliftonville East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Northdown Road with total crimes: 7
  • Alkham Close with total crimes: 3
  • Northdown Court with total crimes: 3

How safe is Cliftonville East?

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

  • Relative to Thanet:

    • In 2024, Cliftonville East demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Thanet average, with 413 crimes compared to 833.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Cliftonville East recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 22 other areas in the Thanet.

    • In 2023, Cliftonville East had fewer crimes than the Thanet average, with 407 crimes compared to 784. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Cliftonville East recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 22 other areas in the Thanet.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Cliftonville East Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Cliftonville East has recorded 27 crimes with crime rate of 2.65 ranking 21th out of 22 in the Thanet, UK

In 2024, the total Cliftonville East crimes were 413. The crime rate of Cliftonville East in 2024 was 40.56 (year) or 3.38 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Thanet.

In 2023, the total crimes in Cliftonville East were around 407 crimes with yearly crime rate of 39.98 (year) or 3.33 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the Thanet.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cliftonville East)CrimesRank (Cliftonville East)CrimesRank (Cliftonville East)
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
Cliffsend and Pegwell35 18380 20327 21
Birchington North6 23100 22109 22
Kingsgate7 2266 2390 23

Cliftonville East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 156 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20255
March 20257
February 20258
January 20255
December 202417
November 202413
October 202411
September 202418
August 202420
July 202410
June 202420
May 202411

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20247
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20248
May 20247

A total of 41 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20255
February 20251
January 20252
December 20248
November 20241
October 20244
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.36 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20254
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20246

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
January 20251
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20246
August 20243
July 20243
June 202420
May 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
January 20251
December 20241
May 20241

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Cliftonville East in May 2025

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

1. Northdown Road (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting3
Public order2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Alkham Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Northdown Court (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Gloucester Avenue (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Northumberland Avenue (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Crundale Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Staplehurst Gardens (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Monkton Gardens (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Harbledown Gardens (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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