Crime Rate in Northwood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Northwood

The total recorded crimes in Northwood, Thanet, UK in May 2025 are around 108 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Northwood crime rate of 1.89 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (-13.64% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (22) incidents (69.23% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (15.38% increase)
Northwood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 27
  • Piper Gardens with total crimes: 7
  • Antolin Way 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 May 2025 the Northwood has recorded 108 crimes with crime rate of 1.89 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Northwood)CrimesRank (Northwood)CrimesRank (Northwood)
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
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
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

Northwood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 41 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (116 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 98 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20255
February 20254
January 20257
December 20247
November 20244
October 202412
September 20248
August 20246
July 20246
June 202422
May 20249

A total of 555 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 42.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 116 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202538
April 202544
March 202544
February 202540
January 202529
December 202432
November 202429
October 202428
September 202441
August 202438
July 202441
June 2024116
May 202435

A total of 207 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202513
March 202521
February 20256
January 202520
December 202410
November 202410
October 202417
September 202411
August 202414
July 202424
June 202436
May 202410

A total of 35 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.69 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 59 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 106 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20255
March 20258
February 20257
January 20255
December 20246
November 20245
October 202412
September 20245
August 20245
July 20245
June 202420
May 202412

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 62 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20253
December 20248
November 20248
October 20247
September 202411
August 20241
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 216 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202513
March 202513
February 202518
January 202512
December 202426
November 202413
October 202411
September 202420
August 202410
July 202417
June 202428
May 202413

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20253
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20251
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20245
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Northwood in May 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total27
Shoplifting18
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
2. Piper Gardens (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Antolin Way (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson2
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
4. Clements Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Station Mews (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
7. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
8. Bradley Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Public order1
9. Highfield Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Coldswood Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1

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