Crime Rate in Salmestone: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Salmestone

The total recorded crimes in Salmestone, Thanet, UK in March 2025 are around 66 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Salmestone crime rate of 4.48 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 Salmestone, encompassing approximately 14,730 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (10.34% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (-56.25% decrease)
  • Drugs: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
Salmestone Crime Hotspots

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

  • Drapers Avenue with total crimes: 9
  • Clive Road with total crimes: 7
  • Channel Road with total crimes: 7

How safe is Salmestone?

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

  • Relative to Thanet:

    • In 2024, Salmestone reported a higher crime volume than the Thanet average, with 892 crimes compared to 833. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Salmestone witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 22 other cities.

    • In 2023, Salmestone experienced a greater number of crimes than the Thanet average, with 800 crimes compared to 784. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Salmestone witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 22 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Salmestone Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Salmestone has recorded 66 crimes with crime rate of 4.48 ranking 10th out of 22 in the Thanet, UK

In 2024, the total Salmestone crimes were 892. The crime rate of Salmestone in 2024 was 60.56 (year) or 5.05 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Thanet.

In 2023, the total crimes in Salmestone were around 800 crimes with yearly crime rate of 54.31 (year) or 4.53 (month) ranking 10 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
Newington74 8913 8918 8
St Peters72 9781 10842 9
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

Salmestone Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (32 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 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 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (31 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 40 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (76 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (38 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (5 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 401 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202532
February 202529
January 202530
December 202419
November 202432
October 202425
September 202427
August 202431
July 202440
June 202476
May 202426
April 202434

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20252
January 20257
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 202410
April 20241

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 86 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 202516
January 20258
December 20244
November 20244
October 20247
September 202410
August 20245
July 20243
June 202410
May 20247
April 20245

A total of 153 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 202512
January 20259
December 20247
November 202417
October 202412
September 202417
August 202414
July 202413
June 202438
May 20245
April 20243

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
October 20242
September 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 34 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
January 20252
December 20242
November 20245
October 20246
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
April 20242

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20255
December 20243
November 20241
October 20245
September 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20245

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 61 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20255
January 20255
December 20244
November 20243
October 20243
September 202410
August 20243
July 20247
June 202412
May 20247
April 20241

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
December 20243
November 20245
October 20246
September 20242
August 202411
July 20247
June 20246
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Salmestone in March 2025

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

1. Drapers Avenue (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences7
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
2. Clive Road (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
3. Channel Road (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. A254 (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
5. Lister Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
6. Holly Close (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. The Greenfinches (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Hospital (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Salmestone Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Knold Park (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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