Crime Rate in Eastcliff: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Eastcliff

The total recorded crimes in Eastcliff, Thanet, UK in July 2025 are around 128 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Eastcliff crime rate of 2.95 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (54) incidents (8.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (7.14% increase)
  • Drugs: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
Eastcliff Crime Hotspots

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

  • Church Hill with total crimes: 13
  • Church Road with total crimes: 9
  • Theatre/Concert Hall 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 July 2025 the Eastcliff has recorded 128 crimes with crime rate of 0.53 ranking 5th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Eastcliff)CrimesRank (Eastcliff)CrimesRank (Eastcliff)
Margate Central240 12,456 11,956 1
Cliftonville West177 21,990 21,820 2
Central Harbour143 31,519 41,656 3
Thanet Villages138 41,342 6989 7
Northwood115 61,360 51,179 5
Dane Valley99 7973 71,071 6
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

Eastcliff 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 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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 673 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 56.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202554
June 202550
May 202557
April 202556
March 202560
February 202549
January 202567
December 202453
November 202445
October 202468
September 202457
August 202457

A total of 101 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20256
May 20258
April 20252
March 202513
February 20259
January 202511
December 20248
November 202410
October 20245
September 202414
August 20249

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20255
May 202511
April 20252
March 20256
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20245
October 20245
September 20244
August 20248

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 66 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20253
May 20258
April 20255
March 20254
February 20251
January 202511
November 20244
October 20248
September 20247
August 20248

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 281 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202530
June 202528
May 202526
April 202517
March 202528
February 202521
January 202517
December 202416
November 202424
October 202420
September 202418
August 202436

A total of 103 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202512
May 20257
April 20259
March 202514
February 20256
January 20257
December 20245
November 20247
October 202410
September 20248
August 202412

A total of 105 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20256
May 20259
April 202510
March 20256
February 202512
January 20256
December 20247
November 20248
October 202410
September 20247
August 202417

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
December 20241
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 35 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20254
April 20253
March 20254
February 20253
January 20252
December 20244
November 20244
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 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

High Crime Locations Eastcliff in July 2025

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

1. Church Hill (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
2. Church Road (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour5
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour5
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Nightclub (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Dumpton Park Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
7. Pike Lane (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1
8. Camden Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Bellevue Avenue (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Albion Hill (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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