Crime Rate in Cliftonville East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cliftonville East

The total recorded crimes in Cliftonville East, Thanet, UK in February 2026 are around 16 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cliftonville East crime rate of 1.57 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Cliftonville East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Northdown Road with total crimes: 3
  • Cornwall Gardens with total crimes: 2
  • Offley Close with total crimes: 2

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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Cliftonville East)CrimesRank (Cliftonville East)CrimesRank (Cliftonville East)
Margate CentralNA NA2,456 11,956 1
Cliftonville WestNA NA1,990 21,820 2
Central HarbourNA NA1,519 41,656 3
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
BradstoweNA NA408 18407 19
Beacon RoadNA NA344 21400 20
Cliffsend and PegwellNA NA380 20327 21
Birchington NorthNA NA100 22109 22
KingsgateNA NA66 2390 23

Cliftonville East 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 6 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (8 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20253
June 20251
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20264
October 20251
September 20253
August 20253
July 20252
June 20251
April 20253
March 20253

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20262
December 20252
November 20251
October 20254
September 20255
August 202510
July 20259
June 20258
May 20255
April 20251
February 20253

A total of 104 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20267
December 20257
November 20256
October 20257
September 20258
August 202513
July 202513
June 20256
May 202511
April 20255
March 20257
February 20258

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
November 20252
July 20253
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
December 20252
November 20251
October 20252
September 20252
July 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254
February 20253

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20263
November 20251
August 20252
June 20251
May 20251
March 20252
February 20254

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
November 20251
October 20252
September 20252
August 20251
July 20256
June 20251
May 20253
April 20251

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20251
September 20251
February 20251

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20255
August 20251
July 20251
June 20251
February 20251

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20251
February 20251

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253

High Crime Locations Cliftonville East in February 2026

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

1. Northdown Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
2. Cornwall Gardens (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Other theft1
3. Offley Close (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
5. Westerham Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Wye Gardens (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Teynham Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Lamberhurst Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Ashurst Gardens (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Prince'S Walk (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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