Crime Rate in Cliftonville West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cliftonville West

The total recorded crimes in Cliftonville West, Thanet, UK in January 2026 are around 99 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cliftonville West crime rate of 2.03 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (-27.78% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (-21.43% decrease)
  • Drugs: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
Cliftonville West Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Paul'S Road with total crimes: 6
  • Caroline Square with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6

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 January 2026 the Cliftonville West has recorded 99 crimes with crime rate of 2.03 ranking 5th 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.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Cliftonville West)CrimesRank (Cliftonville West)CrimesRank (Cliftonville West)
Margate Central181 12,456 11,956 1
Central Harbour125 21,519 41,656 3
Eastcliff119 41,711 31,513 4
Thanet Villages121 31,342 6989 7
Northwood84 61,360 51,179 5
Dane Valley67 8973 71,071 6
Salmestone73 7892 9800 10
Newington65 9913 8918 8
St Peters40 14781 10842 9
Westgate-on-Sea52 10644 11593 12
Garlinge23 19563 12652 11
Nethercourt44 11407 19435 16
Birchington South42 12504 13515 13
Sir Moses Montefiore40 13469 15416 17
Westbrook33 16433 16485 14
Viking33 15493 14447 15
Cliftonville East21 20413 17407 18
Cliffsend and Pegwell28 17380 20327 21
Bradstowe28 18408 18407 19
Beacon Road19 21344 21400 20
Birchington North12 22100 22109 22
Kingsgate11 2366 2390 23

Cliftonville West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (39 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 54 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (52 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (49 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (33 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (36 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (27 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (70 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (30 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 78 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20267
December 202510
November 20255
October 20252
September 20256
August 20252
July 20256
June 20254
May 20255
April 202512
March 202514
February 20255

A total of 720 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 60.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202639
December 202554
November 202552
October 202549
September 202536
August 202570
July 202582
June 202561
May 202573
April 202571
March 202560
February 202573

A total of 44 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20251
November 20252
October 20252
September 20256
August 20252
July 20253
June 20255
May 20252
April 20253
March 20256
February 20259

A total of 111 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20257
November 202511
October 20256
September 20255
August 20257
July 20258
June 202511
May 20259
April 202515
March 202516
February 202514

A total of 348 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202622
December 202528
November 202521
October 202533
September 202527
August 202530
July 202545
June 202530
May 202539
April 202525
March 202532
February 202516

A total of 24 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20251
November 20252
October 20251
September 20252
July 20255
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20255
February 20251

A total of 68 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20265
December 20254
November 20256
October 20253
September 20252
August 202512
July 20258
June 202510
May 20253
April 20255
March 20258
February 20252

A total of 110 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20266
December 20255
November 20254
October 202513
September 20257
August 202510
July 202511
June 202510
May 202515
April 202514
March 202510
February 20255

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20253
November 20251
October 20252
September 20251
August 20251
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20254

A total of 62 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20265
December 20252
November 20257
October 20255
September 20251
August 20255
July 20254
June 20254
May 20252
April 20258
March 20256
February 202513

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
August 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
November 20251
September 20251
August 20255
April 20253

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20251
November 20253
October 20252
September 20254
August 20251
July 20252
June 20252
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20251
September 20251
July 20253
June 20251
May 20254
April 20252
March 20251

High Crime Locations Cliftonville West in January 2026

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

1. St Paul'S Road (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Caroline Square (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Upper Grove (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
Other theft1
5. Percy Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Robbery1
6. Athelstan Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Queens Parade (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
8. Eastern Esplanade (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Northdown Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
10. Dalby Square (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1

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