Crime Rate in St Peters: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Peters

The total recorded crimes in St Peters, Thanet, UK in May 2025 are around 51 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Peters crime rate of 0.82 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 St Peters, encompassing approximately 62,193 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (-30.77% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
St Peters Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wealdhurst Park with total crimes: 10
  • St James Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Fairacre with total crimes: 3

How safe is St Peters?

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

  • Relative to Thanet:

    • In 2024, St Peters demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Thanet average, with 781 crimes compared to 833.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, St Peters witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 22 other areas in the Thanet.

    • In 2023, St Peters experienced a greater number of crimes than the Thanet average, with 842 crimes compared to 784. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, St Peters witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 22 other areas in the Thanet.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Thanet, St Peters has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

St Peters Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the St Peters has recorded 51 crimes with crime rate of 0.82 ranking 11th out of 22 in the Thanet, UK

In 2024, the total St Peters crimes were 781. The crime rate of St Peters in 2024 was 31.50 (year) or 2.62 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Thanet.

In 2023, the total crimes in St Peters were around 842 crimes with yearly crime rate of 23.60 (year) or 1.97 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Thanet.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Peters)CrimesRank (St Peters)CrimesRank (St Peters)
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
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

St Peters Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (28 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (30 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20256
February 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 185 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.23 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202513
March 202513
February 202516
January 202513
December 20248
November 20246
October 202414
September 202418
August 202430
July 202412
June 202422
May 202411

A total of 260 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202521
March 202528
February 202513
January 202521
December 202420
November 202416
October 202419
September 202415
August 202419
July 202416
June 202434
May 202420

A total of 85 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 20257
February 20256
January 20254
December 202412
November 20247
October 20245
September 20245
August 202410
July 20247
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20251
January 20254
December 20245
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 84 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 20257
February 20256
January 20255
December 20246
November 20246
October 20246
September 20246
July 202412
June 202414
May 20245

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241

A total of 64 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20257
February 20253
January 20255
December 20246
November 20243
October 20243
September 20246
August 20244
July 20246
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.46 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20255
February 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20245
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
December 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
January 20252
December 202412
November 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
January 20252
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241

High Crime Locations St Peters in May 2025

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

1. Wealdhurst Park (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting8
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1
2. St James Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
3. Fairacre (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
4. Northwood Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
7. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. A255 (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Cherry Gardens (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
10. Hope Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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