Crime Rate in Cliftonville West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cliftonville West

The total recorded crimes in Cliftonville West, Thanet, UK in March 2025 are around 162 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cliftonville West crime rate of 3.32 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (60) incidents (-17.81% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (32) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (16) incidents (14.29% increase)
Cliftonville West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gordon Road with total crimes: 19
  • Arthur Road with total crimes: 11
  • Caroline Square with total crimes: 10

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Cliftonville West has recorded 162 crimes with crime rate of 3.32 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Thanet)CrimesRank (Thanet)CrimesRank (Thanet)
Margate Central164 12,456 11,956 1
Central Harbour132 41,519 41,656 3
Eastcliff144 31,711 31,513 4
Northwood112 61,360 51,179 5
Thanet Villages126 51,342 6989 7
Dane Valley89 7973 71,071 6
Newington74 8913 8918 8
St Peters72 9781 10842 9
Salmestone66 10892 9800 10
Garlinge50 12563 12652 11
Westgate-on-Sea51 11644 11593 12
Birchington South38 14504 13515 13
Cliffsend and Pegwell39 13380 20327 21
Westbrook30 17433 16485 14
Viking35 16493 14447 15
Sir Moses Montefiore22 21469 15416 17
Bradstowe35 15408 18407 19
Nethercourt25 19407 19435 16
Cliftonville East25 20413 17407 18
Beacon Road27 18344 21400 20
Birchington North9 22100 22109 22
Kingsgate8 2366 2390 23

Cliftonville West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 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 47 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (142 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (54 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (87 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (73 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (27 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 931 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 77.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 142 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202560
February 202573
January 202568
December 202457
November 202473
October 202462
September 202470
August 202484
July 202482
June 2024142
May 202487
April 202473

A total of 66 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 20255
January 20252
December 20245
November 20242
October 202412
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20248
May 20242
April 20248

A total of 135 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 202514
January 20257
December 20248
November 202411
October 202411
September 202412
August 202410
July 202412
June 202422
May 20245
April 20247

A total of 340 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202532
February 202516
January 202524
December 202411
November 202420
October 202424
September 202428
August 202430
July 202447
June 202454
May 202427
April 202427

A total of 26 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20246
June 20244
May 20243

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
March 20251
January 20252
October 20242
September 20242
August 20247
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241

A total of 72 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 202513
January 20253
December 20243
November 20244
October 20245
September 202411
August 20241
July 20241
June 202418
May 20243
April 20244

A total of 61 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20259
January 20253
December 20241
November 20245
October 20248
September 20243
August 20246
July 20242
June 202410
May 20244
April 20244

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 109 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20252
January 202513
December 20245
November 20248
October 202412
September 202412
August 20249
July 202415
June 202412
May 20249
April 20244

A total of 189 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20255
January 202514
December 202414
November 202415
October 202416
September 202422
August 202415
July 202411
June 202434
May 202415
April 202418

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20246
October 20243
September 20245
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
November 20241
August 20241
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

High Crime Locations Cliftonville West in March 2025

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

1. Gordon Road (Map)
Total19
Anti-social behaviour8
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson3
Possession of weapons2
Public order1
2. Arthur Road (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs3
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
3. Caroline Square (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences8
Other theft1
Public order1
4. Queens Parade (Map)
Total9
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
5. Percy Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Other crime1
Other theft1
6. Godwin Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
7. Sweyn Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Possession of weapons1
8. St Paul'S Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Edgar Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Park Lane (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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