Crime Rate in Margate Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Margate Central

The total recorded crimes in Margate Central, Thanet, UK in July 2025 are around 240 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Margate Central crime rate of 6.56 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 Margate Central, encompassing approximately 36,572 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (75) incidents (-3.85% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (54) incidents (-22.86% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (27) incidents (3.85% increase)
Margate Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 15
  • Market Street with total crimes: 15
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 14

How safe is Margate Central?

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

  • Relative to Thanet:

    • In 2024, Margate Central reported a higher crime volume than the Thanet average, with 2,456 crimes compared to 833. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Margate Central witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 22 other areas in the Thanet.

    • In 2023, Margate Central experienced a greater number of crimes than the Thanet average, with 1,956 crimes compared to 784. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Margate Central witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 22 other areas in the Thanet.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Thanet, Margate Central has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Margate Central Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Margate Central has recorded 240 crimes with crime rate of 6.56 ranking 1th out of 22 in the Thanet, UK

In 2024, the total Margate Central crimes were 2,456. The crime rate of Margate Central in 2024 was 67.15 (year) or 5.60 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Thanet.

In 2023, the total crimes in Margate Central were around 1,956 crimes with yearly crime rate of 53.48 (year) or 4.46 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Thanet.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Margate Central)CrimesRank (Margate Central)CrimesRank (Margate Central)
Cliftonville West177 21,990 21,820 2
Central Harbour143 31,519 41,656 3
Eastcliff128 51,711 31,513 4
Thanet Villages138 41,342 6989 7
Northwood115 61,360 51,179 5
Dane Valley99 7973 71,071 6
Newington69 10913 8918 8
Salmestone87 8892 9800 10
St Peters67 11781 10842 9
Cliffsend and Pegwell74 9380 20327 21
Garlinge51 16563 12652 11
Westgate-on-Sea57 12644 11593 12
Birchington South56 13504 13515 13
Westbrook50 17433 16485 14
Viking53 14493 14447 15
Sir Moses Montefiore22 21469 15416 17
Nethercourt51 15407 19435 16
Cliftonville East36 20413 17407 18
Bradstowe43 18408 18407 19
Beacon Road39 19344 21400 20
Birchington North10 23100 22109 22
Kingsgate11 2266 2390 23

Margate Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 75 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 54 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (78 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (70 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (75 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (39 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (67 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (38 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (72 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (23 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 41 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (62 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 70 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (64 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (42 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (69 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (44 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (101 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (62 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 459 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202554
June 202570
May 202539
April 202538
March 202523
February 202520
January 202526
December 202421
November 202420
October 202442
September 202444
August 202462

A total of 47 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20252
May 20255
April 20255
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20246
October 20246
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 155 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202516
May 202514
April 20255
March 202518
February 20258
January 202510
December 202414
November 202410
October 202413
September 202411
August 202422

A total of 824 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 68.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 101 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202575
June 202578
May 202575
April 202567
March 202572
February 202541
January 202562
December 202470
November 202450
October 202464
September 202469
August 2024101

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
May 20251
April 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20245
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 158 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202511
May 202517
April 202510
March 20258
February 202516
January 202513
December 202414
November 202414
October 202415
September 202413
August 20249

A total of 110 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202510
May 202511
April 20258
March 20256
February 20259
January 20257
December 20249
November 20249
October 202412
September 20245
August 202414

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20252
May 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241

A total of 264 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202527
June 202526
May 202527
April 202519
March 202518
February 202518
January 202520
December 20248
November 202423
October 202426
September 202410
August 202442

A total of 23 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20252
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20244

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20252
April 20258
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20248
October 20245
September 20246
August 20244

A total of 130 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202515
May 202520
April 20255
March 20259
February 20255
January 20256
December 20246
November 20245
October 202415
September 202413
August 202422

A total of 33 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20246
October 20245
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Margate Central in July 2025

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

1. Police Station (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson3
Drugs2
Possession of weapons2
Public order2
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
2. Market Street (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total14
Anti-social behaviour11
Drugs1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
4. Queen Street (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting10
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Marine Gardens (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft2
Public order2
Shoplifting1
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences5
Burglary2
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting5
Robbery2
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Belgrave Road (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
9. Mill Lane (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting5
Robbery1
Theft from the person1

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