Crime Rate in Salmestone: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Salmestone

The total recorded crimes in Salmestone, Thanet, UK in May 2025 are around 62 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Salmestone crime rate of 4.21 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (3.85% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
Salmestone Crime Hotspots

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

  • Clive Road with total crimes: 18
  • Drapers Avenue with total crimes: 11
  • Wherry Close 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 May 2025 the Salmestone has recorded 62 crimes with crime rate of 4.21 ranking 9th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Salmestone)CrimesRank (Salmestone)CrimesRank (Salmestone)
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
Newington80 8913 8918 8
St Peters51 11781 10842 9
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

Salmestone Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 88 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20257
February 202516
January 20258
December 20244
November 20244
October 20247
September 202410
August 20245
July 20243
June 202410
May 20247

A total of 420 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 32.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202526
March 202532
February 202529
January 202530
December 202419
November 202432
October 202425
September 202427
August 202431
July 202440
June 202476
May 202426

A total of 178 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202510
March 20256
February 202512
January 20259
December 20247
November 202417
October 202412
September 202417
August 202414
July 202413
June 202438
May 20245

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20245
September 20241
August 20241
June 20244

A total of 61 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20255
March 20252
February 20253
December 20243
November 20245
October 20246
September 20242
August 202411
July 20247
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 43 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 61 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Clive Road (Map)
Total18
Anti-social behaviour14
Violence and sexual offences4
2. Drapers Avenue (Map)
Total11
Other theft5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Wherry Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Mere Gate (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Channel Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. St Augustines Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Holly Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Nash Court Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Knold Park (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Dene Walk (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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