Crime Rate in Sir Moses Montefiore: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sir Moses Montefiore

The total recorded crimes in Sir Moses Montefiore, Thanet, UK in February 2026 are around 33 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sir Moses Montefiore crime rate of 2.83 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 Sir Moses Montefiore, encompassing approximately 11,657 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Sir Moses Montefiore Crime Hotspots

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

  • Prestedge Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • Penshurst Road with total crimes: 4
  • St Andrews Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Sir Moses Montefiore?

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

  • Relative to Thanet:

    • In 2024, Sir Moses Montefiore demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Thanet average, with 469 crimes compared to 833.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Sir Moses Montefiore recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 22 other areas in the Thanet.

    • In 2023, Sir Moses Montefiore had fewer crimes than the Thanet average, with 416 crimes compared to 784. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Sir Moses Montefiore recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 22 other areas in the Thanet.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Thanet, Sir Moses Montefiore has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Sir Moses Montefiore Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Sir Moses Montefiore crimes were 469. The crime rate of Sir Moses Montefiore in 2024 was 40.23 (year) or 3.35 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Thanet.

In 2023, the total crimes in Sir Moses Montefiore were around 416 crimes with yearly crime rate of 35.69 (year) or 2.97 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the Thanet.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Sir Moses Montefiore)CrimesRank (Sir Moses Montefiore)CrimesRank (Sir Moses Montefiore)
Margate CentralNA NA2,456 11,956 1
Cliftonville WestNA NA1,990 21,820 2
Central HarbourNA NA1,519 41,656 3
EastcliffNA NA1,711 31,513 4
NorthwoodNA NA1,360 51,179 5
Dane ValleyNA NA973 71,071 6
Thanet VillagesNA NA1,342 6989 7
NewingtonNA NA913 8918 8
St PetersNA NA781 10842 9
SalmestoneNA NA892 9800 10
GarlingeNA NA563 12652 11
Westgate-on-SeaNA NA644 11593 12
Birchington SouthNA NA504 13515 13
WestbrookNA NA433 16485 14
VikingNA NA493 14447 15
NethercourtNA NA407 19435 16
Cliftonville EastNA NA413 17407 18
BradstoweNA NA408 18407 19
Beacon RoadNA NA344 21400 20
Cliffsend and PegwellNA NA380 20327 21
Birchington NorthNA NA100 22109 22
KingsgateNA NA66 2390 23

Sir Moses Montefiore Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20264
December 20254
November 20251
October 20251
September 20254
August 20252
July 20253
June 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 156 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202616
January 202612
December 202510
November 202517
October 20255
September 202511
August 202510
July 202510
June 202514
May 202516
April 20259
March 202513
February 202513

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20264
December 20254
November 20253
October 20255
September 20254
August 20253
July 20252
June 20254
May 20253
April 20253

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20251
November 20251

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
December 20251
October 20252
September 20252
August 20252
July 20252
May 20251

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 202610
December 20252
November 20255
October 20253
September 20256
August 20251
July 20251
May 20256
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20267
September 20254
July 20252
June 20252
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20251
November 20251
September 20252
August 20251
July 20251
June 20253
May 20252
March 20253
February 20251

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
October 20251
September 20251
August 20251
April 20251

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
October 20251
September 20251
August 20251
May 20251
April 20251

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20252
October 20252
September 20251
August 20251
July 20251
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20251
May 20251
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251

High Crime Locations Sir Moses Montefiore in February 2026

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

1. Prestedge Avenue (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft1
2. Penshurst Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
3. St Andrews Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Fairfield Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Union Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Robbery1
6. Muir Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
7. Rosebery Avenue (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
8. Stonar Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Moss End Mews (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Vine Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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