Crime Rate in Newington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Newington

The total recorded crimes in Newington, Thanet, UK in May 2025 are around 80 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Newington crime rate of 0.46 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (45) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Other theft: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
Newington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Observatory Way with total crimes: 8
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Meridian Close 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 May 2025 the Newington has recorded 80 crimes with crime rate of 0.46 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Newington)CrimesRank (Newington)CrimesRank (Newington)
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
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
Nethercourt29 19407 19435 16
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

Newington Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 82 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20256
March 20258
February 20253
January 20258
December 20245
November 20241
October 20244
September 20244
August 20247
July 20243
June 202416
May 20247

A total of 456 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 35.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202545
April 202535
March 202538
February 202530
January 202539
December 202436
November 202436
October 202428
September 202426
August 202435
July 202419
June 202458
May 202431

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20248
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 89 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20257
March 20258
February 20252
January 20251
December 20245
November 20246
October 202410
September 20243
August 202411
July 20245
June 202412
May 202417

A total of 84 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20258
March 20258
February 20254
January 20258
December 20247
November 20245
October 20245
September 20248
August 20247
July 20244
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 42 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20253
February 20254
January 20253
December 20245
November 20247
October 20242
September 20245
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20252
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20257
March 20253
January 20255
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Observatory Way (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
3. Meridian Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
4. Fairlight Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
5. Windmill Walk (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1
6. Ringold Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
7. Weyburn Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
8. King Charles Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
9. Conyngham Close (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
10. Coppock Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1

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