Crime Rate in Kingsgate: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kingsgate

The total recorded crimes in Kingsgate, Thanet, UK in February 2026 are around 10 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kingsgate crime rate of 11.90 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 Kingsgate, encompassing approximately 840 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Kingsgate Crime Hotspots

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

  • Crescent Road with total crimes: 4
  • Botany Road with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 1

How safe is Kingsgate?

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

  • Relative to Thanet:

    • In 2024, Kingsgate demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Thanet average, with 66 crimes compared to 833.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Kingsgate recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 22 other areas in the Thanet.

    • In 2023, Kingsgate had fewer crimes than the Thanet average, with 90 crimes compared to 784. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Kingsgate recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 22 other areas in the Thanet.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Kingsgate Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Kingsgate crimes were 66. The crime rate of Kingsgate in 2024 was 78.56 (year) or 6.55 (month) ranking it 23 dangerous area in the Thanet.

In 2023, the total crimes in Kingsgate were around 90 crimes with yearly crime rate of 107.13 (year) or 8.93 (month) ranking 23 most dangerous area in the Thanet.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Kingsgate)CrimesRank (Kingsgate)CrimesRank (Kingsgate)
Margate CentralNA NA2,456 11,956 1
Cliftonville WestNA NA1,990 21,820 2
Central HarbourNA NA1,519 41,656 3
EastcliffNA NA1,711 31,513 4
NorthwoodNA NA1,360 51,179 5
Dane ValleyNA NA973 71,071 6
Thanet VillagesNA NA1,342 6989 7
NewingtonNA NA913 8918 8
St PetersNA NA781 10842 9
SalmestoneNA NA892 9800 10
GarlingeNA NA563 12652 11
Westgate-on-SeaNA NA644 11593 12
Birchington SouthNA NA504 13515 13
WestbrookNA NA433 16485 14
VikingNA NA493 14447 15
Sir Moses MontefioreNA NA469 15416 17
NethercourtNA NA407 19435 16
Cliftonville EastNA NA413 17407 18
BradstoweNA NA408 18407 19
Beacon RoadNA NA344 21400 20
Cliffsend and PegwellNA NA380 20327 21
Birchington NorthNA NA100 22109 22

Kingsgate Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (1 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Vehicle crime (1 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (1 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Possession of weapons showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
October 20251
July 20251
March 20251

A total of 50 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20269
January 20269
December 20253
November 20253
October 20252
September 20251
July 20253
June 20254
May 20254
April 20253
March 20255
February 20254

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20251
August 20251

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
November 20251
September 20251
July 20253
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
October 20251
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20251
September 20251
July 20253
June 20252
May 20251

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20251
May 20251

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20251
March 20251

A total of 1 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

High Crime Locations Kingsgate in February 2026

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

1. Crescent Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
2. Botany Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
4. Kingsgate Bay Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Percy Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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