WD22 Intelligence Updated February 2026Source: Kent Police Police

Margate Central Crime Intelligence

Comprehensive safety analysis for Margate Central, localized within Thanet.

Safety Rating

Low Risk

Crime Rate

4.29per 1k

Total Population

36,572

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

Violence & Sexual Offences40

Anti-social Behaviour33

Shoplifting30

Public Order15

Criminal Damage & Arson10

Drug Offences9

Other Theft7

Weapons Possession5

Vehicle Crime5

Other Crime1

Burglary1

Robbery1

Location Reference	Primary Incidents	Total
On or near Police Station Map	Public order: 7Violence and sexual offences: 7Drugs: 3	19
On or near Supermarket Map	Shoplifting: 16Robbery: 1	17
On or near Shopping Area Map	Anti-social behaviour: 7Shoplifting: 3Public order: 1	11
On or near Queen Street Map	Shoplifting: 7Public order: 1	8
On or near Parking Area Map	Anti-social behaviour: 4Criminal damage and arson: 2Vehicle crime: 1	7
On or near B2055 Map	Public order: 2Violence and sexual offences: 2Drugs: 1	5
On or near Supermarket Map	Public order: 2Criminal damage and arson: 1	3
On or near Cecil Street Map	Anti-social behaviour: 2Other theft: 1	3
On or near Eaton Road Map	Violence and sexual offences: 3	3
On or near Park Place Map	Anti-social behaviour: 2Criminal damage and arson: 1	3