Crime Rate in Newington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Newington

The total recorded crimes in Newington, Thanet, UK in July 2025 are around 69 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Newington crime rate of 0.40 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 Newington, encompassing approximately 172,568 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (47) incidents (4.44% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
Newington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7
  • Surrey Close with total crimes: 6
  • Calverden Road with total crimes: 6

How safe is Newington?

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

  • Relative to Thanet:

    • In 2024, Newington reported a higher crime volume than the Thanet average, with 913 crimes compared to 833. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Newington witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 22 other areas in the Thanet.

    • In 2023, Newington experienced a greater number of crimes than the Thanet average, with 918 crimes compared to 784. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Newington witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 22 other areas in the Thanet.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Newington Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Newington has recorded 69 crimes with crime rate of 0.40 ranking 10th out of 22 in the Thanet, UK

In 2024, the total Newington crimes were 913. The crime rate of Newington in 2024 was 10.44 (year) or 0.87 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Thanet.

In 2023, the total crimes in Newington were around 918 crimes with yearly crime rate of 11.32 (year) or 0.94 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Thanet.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Newington)CrimesRank (Newington)CrimesRank (Newington)
Margate Central240 12,456 11,956 1
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
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

Newington 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 47 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (45 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (45 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (38 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (39 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (35 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 440 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202547
June 202545
May 202545
April 202535
March 202538
February 202530
January 202539
December 202436
November 202436
October 202428
September 202426
August 202435

A total of 83 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20257
May 202510
April 20258
March 20258
February 20254
January 20258
December 20247
November 20245
October 20245
September 20248
August 20247

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20258
May 20252
April 20257
March 20258
February 20252
January 20251
December 20245
November 20246
October 202410
September 20243
August 202411

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

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 202410
October 20244
September 20244

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
January 20252
September 20241

A total of 58 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 202510
April 20256
March 20258
February 20253
January 20258
December 20245
November 20241
October 20244
September 20244
August 20247

A total of 38 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
April 20253
March 20253
February 20254
January 20253
December 20245
November 20247
October 20242
September 20245
August 20241

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20255
May 20254
April 20254
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20248
August 20242

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
April 20257
March 20253
January 20255
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Newington in July 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Burglary1
Public order1
2. Surrey Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary2
Public order1
3. Calverden Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Other crime1
4. Observatory Way (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
5. Chichester Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Kingston Close (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Coppock Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
8. Lagos Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Clifton Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Cheriton Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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