Crime Rate in Dane Valley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dane Valley

The total recorded crimes in Dane Valley, Thanet, UK in July 2025 are around 99 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dane Valley crime rate of 3.37 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 Dane Valley, encompassing approximately 29,414 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (43) incidents (30.30% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (22.73% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (15) incidents (650.00% increase)
Dane Valley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lyminge Way with total crimes: 15
  • Dane Mount with total crimes: 10
  • St Christopher Close with total crimes: 6

How safe is Dane Valley?

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

  • Relative to Thanet:

    • In 2024, Dane Valley reported a higher crime volume than the Thanet average, with 973 crimes compared to 833. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Dane Valley witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 22 other areas in the Thanet.

    • In 2023, Dane Valley experienced a greater number of crimes than the Thanet average, with 1,071 crimes compared to 784. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Dane Valley witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 22 other areas in the Thanet.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Dane Valley Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Dane Valley has recorded 99 crimes with crime rate of 0.61 ranking 7th out of 22 in the Thanet, UK

In 2024, the total Dane Valley crimes were 973. The crime rate of Dane Valley in 2024 was 33.08 (year) or 2.76 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Thanet.

In 2023, the total crimes in Dane Valley were around 1,071 crimes with yearly crime rate of 36.41 (year) or 3.03 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Thanet.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Dane Valley)CrimesRank (Dane Valley)CrimesRank (Dane Valley)
Margate Central240 12,456 11,956 1
Cliftonville West177 21,990 21,820 2
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
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

Dane Valley 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 43 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (49 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (47 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (44 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 42 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (43 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (35 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20251
April 20254
March 20255
February 20253
January 20255
December 20241
November 20242
October 20246
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20254
April 20255
March 20253
February 20256
January 20255
December 20244
November 20247
October 20242
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 479 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202543
June 202533
May 202535
April 202549
March 202547
February 202534
January 202544
December 202442
November 202440
October 202443
September 202434
August 202435

A total of 168 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202527
June 202522
May 202528
April 202513
March 202515
February 20256
January 20257
December 202411
November 202414
October 202410
September 20244
August 202411

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20251
April 20251
February 20253
January 20255
December 20247
November 20241
October 20243
August 20242

A total of 97 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 20252
May 20259
April 20258
March 20258
February 20258
January 202510
December 20249
November 20248
October 20246
September 20248
August 20246

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20255
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 20246

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
September 20241

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20255
May 20253
March 20256
February 20253
January 20255
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
September 20246
August 20245

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
December 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
September 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251

High Crime Locations Dane Valley in July 2025

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

1. Lyminge Way (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Dane Mount (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour9
Drugs1
3. St Christopher Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Tomlin Drive (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. William Avenue (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Dane Valley Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Riverhead Close (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Denton Way (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Hinchliffe Way (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Palmer Crescent (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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