The total recorded crimes in Kingsgate, Thanet, UK in May 2025 are around 7 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kingsgate crime rate of 8.33 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 May 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 May 2025 the Kingsgate has recorded 7 crimes with crime rate of 8.33 ranking 22th out of 22 in the Thanet, UK
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 | May 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Kingsgate) | Crimes | Rank (Kingsgate) | Crimes | Rank (Kingsgate) | |
| Margate Central | 217 | 1 | 2,456 | 1 | 1,956 | 1 |
| Cliftonville West | 157 | 2 | 1,990 | 2 | 1,820 | 2 |
| Central Harbour | 142 | 3 | 1,519 | 4 | 1,656 | 3 |
| Eastcliff | 135 | 4 | 1,711 | 3 | 1,513 | 4 |
| Northwood | 108 | 6 | 1,360 | 5 | 1,179 | 5 |
| Thanet Villages | 113 | 5 | 1,342 | 6 | 989 | 7 |
| Dane Valley | 89 | 7 | 973 | 7 | 1,071 | 6 |
| Newington | 80 | 8 | 913 | 8 | 918 | 8 |
| St Peters | 51 | 11 | 781 | 10 | 842 | 9 |
| Salmestone | 62 | 9 | 892 | 9 | 800 | 10 |
| Garlinge | 52 | 10 | 563 | 12 | 652 | 11 |
| Westgate-on-Sea | 45 | 13 | 644 | 11 | 593 | 12 |
| Westbrook | 46 | 12 | 433 | 16 | 485 | 14 |
| Birchington South | 38 | 15 | 504 | 13 | 515 | 13 |
| Viking | 28 | 20 | 493 | 14 | 447 | 15 |
| Bradstowe | 44 | 14 | 408 | 18 | 407 | 19 |
| Sir Moses Montefiore | 35 | 17 | 469 | 15 | 416 | 17 |
| Nethercourt | 29 | 19 | 407 | 19 | 435 | 16 |
| Beacon Road | 37 | 16 | 344 | 21 | 400 | 20 |
| Cliftonville East | 27 | 21 | 413 | 17 | 407 | 18 |
| Cliffsend and Pegwell | 35 | 18 | 380 | 20 | 327 | 21 |
| Birchington North | 6 | 23 | 100 | 22 | 109 | 22 |
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.
In January 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2
December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.
During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (1 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (1 cases).
In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) also being high.
For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).
July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.
During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
A total of 42 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 4 |
| April 2025 | 3 |
| March 2025 | 5 |
| February 2025 | 4 |
| January 2025 | 2 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 3 |
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 8 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
A total of 2 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
A total of 2 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 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 1 |
A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 1 |
A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
A total of 1 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Kingsgate postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |