Crime Rate in Eastcliff: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Eastcliff

The total recorded crimes in Eastcliff, Thanet, UK in May 2025 are around 135 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Eastcliff crime rate of 3.11 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (57) incidents (1.79% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (52.94% increase)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (450.00% increase)
Eastcliff Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pike Lane with total crimes: 13
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 10
  • Alma Place with total crimes: 8

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 May 2025 the Eastcliff has recorded 135 crimes with crime rate of 0.76 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Eastcliff)CrimesRank (Eastcliff)CrimesRank (Eastcliff)
Margate Central217 12,456 11,956 1
Cliftonville West157 21,990 21,820 2
Central Harbour142 31,519 41,656 3
Northwood108 61,360 51,179 5
Thanet Villages113 51,342 6989 7
Dane Valley89 7973 71,071 6
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

Eastcliff Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (67 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 53 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (45 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (68 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (57 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (57 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (36 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 67 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 33 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (134 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (50 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (57 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 141 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202510
March 20256
February 202512
January 20256
December 20247
November 20248
October 202410
September 20247
August 202417
July 202419
June 202418
May 202412

A total of 81 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20255
March 20254
February 20251
January 202511
November 20244
October 20248
September 20247
August 20248
July 20248
June 20248
May 20249

A total of 323 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202517
March 202528
February 202521
January 202517
December 202416
November 202424
October 202420
September 202418
August 202436
July 202433
June 202450
May 202417

A total of 61 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20252
February 20252
January 20258
December 20247
October 20243
September 20242
August 20245
July 20245
June 202416
May 20245

A total of 827 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 63.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 134 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202557
April 202556
March 202560
February 202549
January 202567
December 202453
November 202445
October 202468
September 202457
August 202457
July 202467
June 2024134
May 202457

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
November 20241
August 20243
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 72 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20252
March 20256
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20245
October 20245
September 20244
August 20248
July 20245
June 202416
May 20245

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 116 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20252
March 202513
February 20259
January 202511
December 20248
November 202410
October 20245
September 202414
August 20249
July 20248
June 202414
May 20245

A total of 57 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20256
March 20255
January 20254
December 20246
November 20243
October 20248
September 20243
August 20242
June 202416
May 20243

A total of 132 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20259
March 202514
February 20256
January 20257
December 20245
November 20247
October 202410
September 20248
August 202412
July 202415
June 202426
May 20246

A total of 40 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20254
February 20253
January 20252
December 20244
November 20244
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20253
November 20242
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Eastcliff in May 2025

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

1. Pike Lane (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour5
Shoplifting4
Public order1
3. Alma Place (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences7
Other theft1
4. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total7
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
5. Kent Terrace (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
6. Nightclub (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
7. Winstanley Crescent (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
8. Gordon Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
9. King Street (Map)
Total4
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
10. Camden Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1

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