Crime Rate in Northwood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Northwood

The total recorded crimes in Northwood, Thanet, UK in July 2025 are around 115 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Northwood crime rate of 2.01 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 Northwood, encompassing approximately 57,139 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (47) incidents (80.77% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (20) incidents (53.85% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (137.50% increase)
Northwood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 22
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Coldswood Road with total crimes: 7

How safe is Northwood?

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

  • Relative to Thanet:

    • In 2024, Northwood reported a higher crime volume than the Thanet average, with 1,360 crimes compared to 833. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Northwood witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 22 other areas in the Thanet.

    • In 2023, Northwood experienced a greater number of crimes than the Thanet average, with 1,179 crimes compared to 784. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Northwood witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 22 other areas in the Thanet.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Northwood Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Northwood has recorded 115 crimes with crime rate of 1.54 ranking 6th out of 22 in the Thanet, UK

In 2024, the total Northwood crimes were 1,360. The crime rate of Northwood in 2024 was 37.85 (year) or 3.15 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Thanet.

In 2023, the total crimes in Northwood were around 1,179 crimes with yearly crime rate of 39.55 (year) or 3.30 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Thanet.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Northwood)CrimesRank (Northwood)CrimesRank (Northwood)
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
Dane Valley99 7973 71,071 6
Newington69 10913 8918 8
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

Northwood 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 Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (44 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (44 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 40 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (41 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (20 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , 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 (14 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 436 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202547
June 202526
May 202538
April 202544
March 202544
February 202540
January 202529
December 202432
November 202429
October 202428
September 202441
August 202438

A total of 81 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20258
May 202511
April 20255
March 20258
February 20257
January 20255
December 20246
November 20245
October 202412
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20253
April 20251
March 20255
February 20251
December 20243
November 20244
October 20245
September 20241

A total of 68 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20255
April 20253
March 20255
February 20254
January 20257
December 20247
November 20244
October 202412
September 20248
August 20246

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
January 20252
December 20245
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 57 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20259
May 20254
April 20252
February 20252
January 20254
December 20248
November 20249
October 20247
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20253
May 20253
April 20251
March 20257
February 20253
January 20252
December 20244
November 20246
October 20246
September 20248
August 20246

A total of 164 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 20258
May 202515
April 202513
March 202521
February 20256
January 202520
December 202410
November 202410
October 202417
September 202411
August 202414

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
January 20253
December 20248
November 20248
October 20247
September 202411
August 20241

A total of 191 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.92 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202513
May 202522
April 202513
March 202513
February 202518
January 202512
December 202426
November 202413
October 202411
September 202420
August 202410

A total of 34 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20255
April 20252
March 20254
February 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20252
March 20253
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
April 20252
February 20251

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241
September 20244
August 20242

High Crime Locations Northwood in July 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total22
Shoplifting13
Anti-social behaviour4
Possession of weapons2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Coldswood Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
4. Allenby Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1
Other theft1
5. Clements Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Piper Gardens (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
7. Highfield Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
9. Hurst Grove (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Antolin Way (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1

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