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 TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
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.
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.
| Area | February 2026 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Kingsgate) | Crimes | Rank (Kingsgate) | Crimes | Rank (Kingsgate) | |
| Margate Central | NA | NA | 2,456 | 1 | 1,956 | 1 |
| Cliftonville West | NA | NA | 1,990 | 2 | 1,820 | 2 |
| Central Harbour | NA | NA | 1,519 | 4 | 1,656 | 3 |
| Eastcliff | NA | NA | 1,711 | 3 | 1,513 | 4 |
| Northwood | NA | NA | 1,360 | 5 | 1,179 | 5 |
| Dane Valley | NA | NA | 973 | 7 | 1,071 | 6 |
| Thanet Villages | NA | NA | 1,342 | 6 | 989 | 7 |
| Newington | NA | NA | 913 | 8 | 918 | 8 |
| St Peters | NA | NA | 781 | 10 | 842 | 9 |
| Salmestone | NA | NA | 892 | 9 | 800 | 10 |
| Garlinge | NA | NA | 563 | 12 | 652 | 11 |
| Westgate-on-Sea | NA | NA | 644 | 11 | 593 | 12 |
| Birchington South | NA | NA | 504 | 13 | 515 | 13 |
| Westbrook | NA | NA | 433 | 16 | 485 | 14 |
| Viking | NA | NA | 493 | 14 | 447 | 15 |
| Sir Moses Montefiore | NA | NA | 469 | 15 | 416 | 17 |
| Nethercourt | NA | NA | 407 | 19 | 435 | 16 |
| Cliftonville East | NA | NA | 413 | 17 | 407 | 18 |
| Bradstowe | NA | NA | 408 | 18 | 407 | 19 |
| Beacon Road | NA | NA | 344 | 21 | 400 | 20 |
| Cliffsend and Pegwell | NA | NA | 380 | 20 | 327 | 21 |
| Birchington North | NA | NA | 100 | 22 | 109 | 22 |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 1 |
| October 2025 | 1 |
| July 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 9 |
| January 2026 | 9 |
| December 2025 | 3 |
| November 2025 | 3 |
| October 2025 | 2 |
| September 2025 | 1 |
| July 2025 | 3 |
| June 2025 | 4 |
| May 2025 | 4 |
| April 2025 | 3 |
| March 2025 | 5 |
| February 2025 | 4 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 2 |
| December 2025 | 1 |
| August 2025 | 1 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2025 | 2 |
| November 2025 | 1 |
| September 2025 | 1 |
| July 2025 | 3 |
| June 2025 | 2 |
| May 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| November 2025 | 1 |
| October 2025 | 1 |
| July 2025 | 1 |
| June 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| October 2025 | 1 |
| September 2025 | 1 |
| July 2025 | 3 |
| June 2025 | 2 |
| May 2025 | 1 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2025 | 1 |
| May 2025 | 1 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Kingsgate postcode area is presented below.