Crime Rate in Eastcliff: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Eastcliff

The total recorded crimes in Eastcliff, Thanet, UK in January 2026 are around 119 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Eastcliff crime rate of 2.74 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 Eastcliff, encompassing approximately 43,390 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (55) incidents (12.24% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (18) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-23.53% decrease)
Eastcliff Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 9
  • Belmont Street with total crimes: 8
  • Albion Hill with total crimes: 7

How safe is Eastcliff?

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

  • Relative to Thanet:

    • In 2024, Eastcliff reported a higher crime volume than the Thanet average, with 1,711 crimes compared to 833. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Eastcliff witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 22 other areas in the Thanet.

    • In 2023, Eastcliff experienced a greater number of crimes than the Thanet average, with 1,513 crimes compared to 784. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Eastcliff witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 22 other areas in the Thanet.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Eastcliff Crime Statstics

In January 2026 the Eastcliff has recorded 119 crimes with crime rate of 0.32 ranking 4th out of 22 in the Thanet, UK

In 2024, the total Eastcliff crimes were 1,711. The crime rate of Eastcliff in 2024 was 39.43 (year) or 3.29 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Thanet.

In 2023, the total crimes in Eastcliff were around 1,513 crimes with yearly crime rate of 34.87 (year) or 2.91 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Thanet.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Eastcliff)CrimesRank (Eastcliff)CrimesRank (Eastcliff)
Margate Central181 12,456 11,956 1
Cliftonville West99 51,990 21,820 2
Central Harbour125 21,519 41,656 3
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

Eastcliff Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (55 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 49 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (41 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (49 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (41 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (28 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (49 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (23 incidents).

July 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 30 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (57 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (56 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (17 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 (28 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 49 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 20254
November 20255
October 20251
September 20251
August 20256
July 20255
June 20255
May 202511
April 20252
March 20256
February 20252

A total of 277 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202613
December 202517
November 202526
October 202520
September 202528
August 202523
July 202530
June 202528
May 202526
April 202517
March 202528
February 202521

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20252
November 20254
October 20254
September 20252
August 20252
July 20254
June 20251
May 20251
April 20256
March 20255

A total of 610 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 50.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202655
December 202549
November 202541
October 202549
September 202541
August 202549
July 202554
June 202550
May 202557
April 202556
March 202560
February 202549

A total of 68 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202610
December 20256
November 20258
October 20255
September 20257
August 20254
July 20257
June 20253
May 20258
April 20255
March 20254
February 20251

A total of 100 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202618
December 20258
November 20257
October 20253
September 20256
August 20258
July 20257
June 20256
May 20259
April 202510
March 20256
February 202512

A total of 102 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20267
December 20257
November 20256
October 20257
September 20258
August 202513
July 20256
June 202512
May 20257
April 20259
March 202514
February 20256

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20252
September 20251
July 20253
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 81 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20266
December 20255
November 20256
October 20256
September 20255
August 20259
July 20256
June 20256
May 20258
April 20252
March 202513
February 20259

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20253
November 20251
October 20253
September 20251
August 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 34 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
November 20255
October 20253
August 20255
July 20251
June 20254
May 20254
April 20253
March 20254
February 20253

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
July 20251
June 20253

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20251
April 20252
February 20253

High Crime Locations Eastcliff in January 2026

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

1. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
2. Belmont Street (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Albion Hill (Map)
Total7
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Church Hill (Map)
Total5
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Stanley Place (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
6. Newcastle Hill (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
7. Camden Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Shopping Area (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Winstanley Crescent (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1

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