Crime Rate in Dane Valley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dane Valley

The total recorded crimes in Dane Valley, Thanet, UK in May 2025 are around 89 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dane Valley crime rate of 3.03 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 Dane Valley, encompassing approximately 29,414 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (115.38% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
Dane Valley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lyminge Way with total crimes: 9
  • William Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • Rosedale Road 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 May 2025 the Dane Valley has recorded 89 crimes with crime rate of 3.03 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Dane Valley)CrimesRank (Dane Valley)CrimesRank (Dane Valley)
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
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
Cliftonville East27 21413 17407 18
Cliffsend and Pegwell35 18380 20327 21
Birchington North6 23100 22109 22
Kingsgate7 2266 2390 23

Dane Valley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (80 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 169 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202513
March 202515
February 20256
January 20257
December 202411
November 202414
October 202410
September 20244
August 202411
July 202410
June 202422
May 202418

A total of 551 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 42.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202535
April 202549
March 202547
February 202534
January 202544
December 202442
November 202440
October 202443
September 202434
August 202435
July 202430
June 202480
May 202438

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20256
February 20253
January 20255
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
September 20246
August 20245
July 20244
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 112 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20258
March 20258
February 20258
January 202510
December 20249
November 20248
October 20246
September 20248
August 20246
July 20249
June 202416
May 20247

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 44 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 20246
July 20241
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 60 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20253
February 20256
January 20255
December 20244
November 20247
October 20242
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 20246
May 20247

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20253
January 20255
December 20247
November 20241
October 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
September 20241
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
May 20241

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Dane Valley in May 2025

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

1. Lyminge Way (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
2. William Avenue (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Rosedale Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
4. Dane Mount (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Glencoe Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Invicta Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
7. Tomlin Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
8. Olave Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
9. Marlowe Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
10. Old School Gardens (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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