Crime Rate in Salmestone: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Salmestone

The total recorded crimes in Salmestone, Thanet, UK in July 2025 are around 87 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Salmestone crime rate of 5.91 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (11.43% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-30.43% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
Salmestone Crime Hotspots

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

  • Drapers Avenue with total crimes: 21
  • Clive Road with total crimes: 9
  • Hospital with total crimes: 6

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 areas in the Thanet.

    • 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 areas in the Thanet.

  • 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 July 2025 the Salmestone has recorded 87 crimes with crime rate of 5.91 ranking 8th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Salmestone)CrimesRank (Salmestone)CrimesRank (Salmestone)
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
Northwood115 61,360 51,179 5
Dane Valley99 7973 71,071 6
Newington69 10913 8918 8
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

Salmestone 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 39 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (35 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 161 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.42 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202523
May 202518
April 202510
March 20256
February 202512
January 20259
December 20247
November 202417
October 202412
September 202417
August 202414

A total of 51 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20251
May 20257
April 20255
March 20252
February 20253
December 20243
November 20245
October 20246
September 20242
August 202411

A total of 352 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202539
June 202535
May 202527
April 202526
March 202532
February 202529
January 202530
December 202419
November 202432
October 202425
September 202427
August 202431

A total of 81 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20255
May 20254
April 20253
March 20257
February 202516
January 20258
December 20244
November 20244
October 20247
September 202410
August 20245

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
July 20253
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
October 20242
September 20243

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20256
February 20252
January 20257
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20255
January 20255
December 20244
November 20243
October 20243
September 202410
August 20243

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
April 20252
March 20256
January 20252
December 20242
November 20245
October 20246
September 20243
August 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
February 20251

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20255
December 20243
November 20241
October 20245
September 20242

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20245
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
September 20241

A total of 4 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

High Crime Locations Salmestone in July 2025

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

1. Drapers Avenue (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences14
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
2. Clive Road (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Hospital (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Wherry Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
5. Payton Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting1
6. St Peters Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Oast Court (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Ocivan Way (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Channel Road (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
10. Lister Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1

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