Crime Rate in Margate Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Margate Central

The total recorded crimes in Margate Central, Thanet, UK in February 2026 are around 157 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Margate Central crime rate of 4.29 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (-35.48% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (13.79% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (30) incidents (11.11% increase)
Margate Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 20
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 15
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10

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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Margate Central)CrimesRank (Margate Central)CrimesRank (Margate Central)
Cliftonville WestNA NA1,990 21,820 2
Central HarbourNA NA1,519 41,656 3
EastcliffNA NA1,711 31,513 4
NorthwoodNA NA1,360 51,179 5
Dane ValleyNA NA973 71,071 6
Thanet VillagesNA NA1,342 6989 7
NewingtonNA NA913 8918 8
St PetersNA NA781 10842 9
SalmestoneNA NA892 9800 10
GarlingeNA NA563 12652 11
Westgate-on-SeaNA NA644 11593 12
Birchington SouthNA NA504 13515 13
WestbrookNA NA433 16485 14
VikingNA NA493 14447 15
Sir Moses MontefioreNA NA469 15416 17
NethercourtNA NA407 19435 16
Cliftonville EastNA NA413 17407 18
BradstoweNA NA408 18407 19
Beacon RoadNA NA344 21400 20
Cliffsend and PegwellNA NA380 20327 21
Birchington NorthNA NA100 22109 22
KingsgateNA NA66 2390 23

Margate Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 40 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 33 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (62 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (29 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 56 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 39 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (47 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (47 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (62 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (44 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (48 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (30 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (81 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (54 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 520 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 40.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202633
January 202629
December 202539
November 202547
October 202544
September 202530
August 202554
July 202554
June 202570
May 202539
April 202538
March 202523
February 202520

A total of 804 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 61.85 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202640
January 202662
December 202556
November 202547
October 202562
September 202548
August 202581
July 202575
June 202578
May 202575
April 202567
March 202572
February 202541

A total of 181 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.92 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202610
January 202619
December 202520
November 202514
October 202514
September 202513
August 202511
July 202518
June 202511
May 202517
April 202510
March 20258
February 202516

A total of 121 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.31 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20269
January 202610
December 20259
November 20257
October 202511
September 202510
August 202511
July 202510
June 202510
May 202511
April 20258
March 20256
February 20259

A total of 128 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.85 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 20263
December 20257
November 20259
October 202511
September 202513
August 202515
July 20259
June 202515
May 202520
April 20255
March 20259
February 20255

A total of 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20266
December 20253
November 20256
October 20255
September 20256
August 20255
July 20255
June 20254
May 20252
April 20258
March 20253
February 20252

A total of 328 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.23 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202630
January 202627
December 202522
November 202524
October 202533
September 202530
August 202527
July 202527
June 202526
May 202527
April 202519
March 202518
February 202518

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
December 20254
November 20253
October 20253
September 20253
August 20257
July 20256
May 20251
April 20254
February 20251

A total of 25 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20262
November 20251
September 20251
August 20253
July 20253
June 20252
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 159 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.23 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202615
January 202614
December 202510
November 202517
October 20259
September 20255
August 202514
July 202514
June 202516
May 202514
April 20255
March 202518
February 20258

A total of 33 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
December 20256
October 20255
September 20252
August 20252
July 20258
June 20252
May 20252
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 36 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.77 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
December 20254
November 20251
October 20253
September 20251
August 20251
July 20256
June 20252
May 20255
April 20255
March 20253
February 20252

A total of 22 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20253
November 20251
August 20252
July 20254
June 20253
May 20252
March 20251
February 20253

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20252
September 20252
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
February 20252

High Crime Locations Margate Central in February 2026

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

1. Police Station (Map)
Total20
Public order7
Violence and sexual offences7
Drugs3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting10
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Public order1
Robbery1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
4. Queen Street (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting7
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order1
Shoplifting1
6. B2055 (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
7. Park Place (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Market Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Eaton Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1

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