Crime Rate in Newington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Newington

The total recorded crimes in Newington, Thanet, UK in March 2025 are around 74 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Newington crime rate of 0.43 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (26.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
Newington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 8
  • The Centre with total crimes: 5
  • King Charles Avenue with total crimes: 5

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Newington has recorded 74 crimes with crime rate of 0.43 ranking 8th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Thanet)CrimesRank (Thanet)CrimesRank (Thanet)
Margate Central164 12,456 11,956 1
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
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

Newington Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (58 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (44 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (13 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 420 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202538
February 202530
January 202539
December 202436
November 202436
October 202428
September 202426
August 202435
July 202419
June 202458
May 202431
April 202444

A total of 89 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20252
January 20251
December 20245
November 20246
October 202410
September 20243
August 202411
July 20245
June 202412
May 202417
April 20249

A total of 75 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20254
January 20258
December 20247
November 20245
October 20245
September 20248
August 20247
July 20244
June 20246
May 20244
April 20249

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20255
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20246

A total of 71 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20253
January 20258
December 20245
November 20241
October 20244
September 20244
August 20247
July 20243
June 202416
May 20247
April 20245

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
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 202410
October 20244
September 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 42 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 20253
December 20245
November 20247
October 20242
September 20245
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20243
October 20244
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 202410
May 20248
April 20246

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243
April 202413

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20248
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
September 20241
June 20242

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

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Newington in March 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Drugs1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. The Centre (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other crime1
3. King Charles Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
4. Meridian Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
5. Telham Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Keith Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
7. Observatory Way (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
8. Marden Avenue (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Chichester Road (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Conyngham Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1

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