Crime Rate in Garlinge: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Garlinge

The total recorded crimes in Garlinge, Thanet, UK in May 2025 are around 52 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Garlinge crime rate of 7.48 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 Garlinge, encompassing approximately 6,952 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (118.18% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Garlinge Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 9
  • Swallow Close with total crimes: 6
  • Craven Close with total crimes: 5

How safe is Garlinge?

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

  • Relative to Thanet:

    • In 2024, Garlinge demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Thanet average, with 563 crimes compared to 833.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year.

    • In 2023, Garlinge had fewer crimes than the Thanet average, with 652 crimes compared to 784. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Garlinge witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 22 other areas in the Thanet.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Thanet, Garlinge has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Garlinge Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Garlinge has recorded 52 crimes with crime rate of 7.48 ranking 10th out of 22 in the Thanet, UK

In 2024, the total Garlinge crimes were 563. The crime rate of Garlinge in 2024 was 80.97 (year) or 6.75 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Thanet.

In 2023, the total crimes in Garlinge were around 652 crimes with yearly crime rate of 93.77 (year) or 7.81 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Thanet.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Garlinge)CrimesRank (Garlinge)CrimesRank (Garlinge)
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
Dane Valley89 7973 71,071 6
Newington80 8913 8918 8
St Peters51 11781 10842 9
Salmestone62 9892 9800 10
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

Garlinge Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20258
March 20254
February 20254
January 20251
December 20245
November 20243
October 20244
September 20245
August 20244
July 20246
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20256
February 20252
January 20254
December 20245
November 20242
October 20245
September 20241
August 20248
July 20241
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 284 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202511
March 202522
February 202519
January 20259
December 202425
November 202429
October 202426
September 202423
August 202425
July 202419
June 202440
May 202412

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
July 20241
June 20248

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20254
February 20253
January 20251
October 20242
September 20246
August 20246
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 81 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20257
March 20259
February 20255
January 20254
December 20246
November 20242
October 20247
August 20249
July 20245
June 20246
May 202413

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20252
October 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
September 20241

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
June 20242

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

MonthCount
December 20241

High Crime Locations Garlinge in May 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting8
Public order1
2. Swallow Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
3. Craven Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
4. Welsdene Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Briary Close (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Fulham Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Brooke Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Birds Avenue (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
9. Brooke Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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