Crime Rate in Margate Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Margate Central

The total recorded crimes in Margate Central, Thanet, UK in March 2025 are around 164 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Margate Central crime rate of 4.48 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (72) incidents (75.61% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (15.00% increase)
  • Public order: (18) incidents (125.00% increase)
Margate Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 15
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Queen Street with total crimes: 8

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Margate Central has recorded 164 crimes with crime rate of 4.48 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Thanet)CrimesRank (Thanet)CrimesRank (Thanet)
Cliftonville West162 21,990 21,820 2
Central Harbour132 41,519 41,656 3
Eastcliff144 31,711 31,513 4
Northwood112 61,360 51,179 5
Thanet Villages126 51,342 6989 7
Dane Valley89 7973 71,071 6
Newington74 8913 8918 8
St Peters72 9781 10842 9
Salmestone66 10892 9800 10
Garlinge50 12563 12652 11
Westgate-on-Sea51 11644 11593 12
Birchington South38 14504 13515 13
Cliffsend and Pegwell39 13380 20327 21
Westbrook30 17433 16485 14
Viking35 16493 14447 15
Sir Moses Montefiore22 21469 15416 17
Bradstowe35 15408 18407 19
Nethercourt25 19407 19435 16
Cliftonville East25 20413 17407 18
Beacon Road27 18344 21400 20
Birchington North9 22100 22109 22
Kingsgate8 2366 2390 23

Margate Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 88 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 56 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (168 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (82 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (82 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (42 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (53 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (24 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 458 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202523
February 202520
January 202526
December 202421
November 202420
October 202442
September 202444
August 202462
July 202456
June 202482
May 202442
April 202420

A total of 920 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 76.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 168 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202572
February 202541
January 202562
December 202470
November 202450
October 202464
September 202469
August 2024101
July 202488
June 2024168
May 202482
April 202453

A total of 178 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 202516
January 202513
December 202414
November 202414
October 202415
September 202413
August 20249
July 202421
June 202428
May 202411
April 202416

A total of 178 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 20258
January 202510
December 202414
November 202410
October 202413
September 202411
August 202422
July 202413
June 202418
May 202423
April 202418

A total of 56 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20246
October 20246
September 20244
August 20243
July 20244
June 202410
May 20245
April 20248

A total of 138 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20255
January 20256
December 20246
November 20245
October 202415
September 202413
August 202422
July 202411
June 202418
May 202416
April 202412

A total of 262 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 202518
January 202520
December 20248
November 202423
October 202426
September 202410
August 202442
July 202421
June 202426
May 202426
April 202424

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20248
October 20245
September 20246
August 20244
July 20247
June 20244
May 20245
April 20245

A total of 116 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20259
January 20257
December 20249
November 20249
October 202412
September 20245
August 202414
July 202414
June 202410
May 20249
April 202412

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 31 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 202410
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20245
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242
July 20245
June 202410
May 20242
April 20246

High Crime Locations Margate Central in March 2025

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

1. Police Station (Map)
Total15
Public order7
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting8
3. Queen Street (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences3
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
5. Churchfield Place (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order2
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
7. Eaton Hill (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Eaton Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Grosvenor Gardens (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Homestead Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2

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