Crime Rate in Garlinge: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Garlinge

The total recorded crimes in Garlinge, Thanet, UK in March 2025 are around 50 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Garlinge crime rate of 7.19 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (15.79% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
Garlinge Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 12
  • Welsdene Road with total crimes: 9
  • Heather Close with total crimes: 4

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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Garlinge has recorded 50 crimes with crime rate of 7.19 ranking 12th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Thanet)CrimesRank (Thanet)CrimesRank (Thanet)
Margate Central164 12,456 11,956 1
Cliftonville West162 21,990 21,820 2
Central Harbour132 41,519 41,656 3
Eastcliff144 31,711 31,513 4
Northwood112 61,360 51,179 5
Thanet Villages126 51,342 6989 7
Dane Valley89 7973 71,071 6
Newington74 8913 8918 8
St Peters72 9781 10842 9
Salmestone66 10892 9800 10
Westgate-on-Sea51 11644 11593 12
Birchington South38 14504 13515 13
Cliffsend and Pegwell39 13380 20327 21
Westbrook30 17433 16485 14
Viking35 16493 14447 15
Sir Moses Montefiore22 21469 15416 17
Bradstowe35 15408 18407 19
Nethercourt25 19407 19435 16
Cliftonville East25 20413 17407 18
Beacon Road27 18344 21400 20
Birchington North9 22100 22109 22
Kingsgate8 2366 2390 23

Garlinge Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (15 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20252
January 20254
December 20245
November 20242
October 20245
September 20241
August 20248
July 20241
June 20246
May 20245
April 20244

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20251
October 20242
September 20246
August 20246
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 265 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202522
February 202519
January 20259
December 202425
November 202429
October 202426
September 202423
August 202425
July 202419
June 202440
May 202412
April 202416

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20246
August 20248
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 81 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20255
January 20254
December 20246
November 20242
October 20247
August 20249
July 20245
June 20246
May 202413
April 202415

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
August 20242
July 20241
April 20243

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
July 20241
June 20248
April 20246

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
October 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
April 20242

High Crime Locations Garlinge in March 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting8
Other theft3
Possession of weapons1
2. Welsdene Road (Map)
Total9
Criminal damage and arson4
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
3. Heather Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
4. Craven Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Caxton Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Public order1
6. Fulham Avenue (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Troughton Mews (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Wellis Gardens (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
9. Swallow Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Balmoral Road (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1

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