Crime Rate in Nethercourt: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Nethercourt

The total recorded crimes in Nethercourt, Thanet, UK in May 2025 are around 29 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Nethercourt crime rate of 2.04 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 Nethercourt, encompassing approximately 14,225 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Nethercourt Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mays Road with total crimes: 5
  • Southwood Gardens with total crimes: 3
  • Kendal Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Nethercourt?

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

  • Relative to Thanet:

    • In 2024, Nethercourt demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Thanet average, with 407 crimes compared to 833.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Nethercourt recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 22 other areas in the Thanet.

    • In 2023, Nethercourt had fewer crimes than the Thanet average, with 435 crimes compared to 784. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Nethercourt recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 22 other areas in the Thanet.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Thanet, Nethercourt has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Nethercourt Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Nethercourt has recorded 29 crimes with crime rate of 2.04 ranking 19th out of 22 in the Thanet, UK

In 2024, the total Nethercourt crimes were 407. The crime rate of Nethercourt in 2024 was 28.61 (year) or 2.38 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the Thanet.

In 2023, the total crimes in Nethercourt were around 435 crimes with yearly crime rate of 30.58 (year) or 2.55 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the Thanet.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Nethercourt)CrimesRank (Nethercourt)CrimesRank (Nethercourt)
Margate Central217 12,456 11,956 1
Cliftonville West157 21,990 21,820 2
Central Harbour142 31,519 41,656 3
Eastcliff135 41,711 31,513 4
Northwood108 61,360 51,179 5
Thanet Villages113 51,342 6989 7
Dane Valley89 7973 71,071 6
Newington80 8913 8918 8
St Peters51 11781 10842 9
Salmestone62 9892 9800 10
Garlinge52 10563 12652 11
Westgate-on-Sea45 13644 11593 12
Westbrook46 12433 16485 14
Birchington South38 15504 13515 13
Viking28 20493 14447 15
Bradstowe44 14408 18407 19
Sir Moses Montefiore35 17469 15416 17
Beacon Road37 16344 21400 20
Cliftonville East27 21413 17407 18
Cliffsend and Pegwell35 18380 20327 21
Birchington North6 23100 22109 22
Kingsgate7 2266 2390 23

Nethercourt Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Public order were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
January 20251
December 20246
November 20241
September 20245
August 20242
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
December 20245
September 20242
August 20241
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20253
December 20241
October 20241
September 20246
August 20242
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 156 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20256
March 202512
February 202515
January 20259
December 202415
November 202418
October 20246
September 20243
August 202412
July 202419
June 202416
May 202415

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
February 20255
December 20244
November 20242
October 20241
September 20244
August 20245
July 20246
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.15 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251
July 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
October 20242
June 20242

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Nethercourt in May 2025

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

1. Mays Road (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
2. Southwood Gardens (Map)
Total3
Possession of weapons2
Public order1
3. Kendal Close (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Other crime1
4. Grange Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Claremont Gardens (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Ellington Place (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Windermere Avenue (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Grasmere Avenue (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Grosvenor Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Seafield Mews (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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