Crime Rate in Thanet Villages: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Thanet Villages

The total recorded crimes in Thanet Villages, Thanet, UK in February 2026 are around 66 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Thanet Villages crime rate of 46.94 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 Thanet Villages, encompassing approximately 1,406 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
Thanet Villages Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lynx Street with total crimes: 12
  • Star Lane with total crimes: 9
  • Star Lane with total crimes: 3

How safe is Thanet Villages?

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

  • Relative to Thanet:

    • In 2024, Thanet Villages reported a higher crime volume than the Thanet average, with 1,342 crimes compared to 833. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Thanet Villages witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 22 other areas in the Thanet.

    • In 2023, Thanet Villages experienced a greater number of crimes than the Thanet average, with 989 crimes compared to 784. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Thanet Villages witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 22 other areas in the Thanet.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Thanet Villages Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Thanet Villages crimes were 1,342. The crime rate of Thanet Villages in 2024 was 954.48 (year) or 79.54 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Thanet.

In 2023, the total crimes in Thanet Villages were around 989 crimes with yearly crime rate of 703.41 (year) or 58.62 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Thanet.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Thanet Villages)CrimesRank (Thanet Villages)CrimesRank (Thanet Villages)
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
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
Sir Moses MontefioreNA NA469 15416 17
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

Thanet Villages 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 30 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (45 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 65 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (66 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (40 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (59 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 51 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (55 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (33 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (57 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (72 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (24 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (60 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 196 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 202615
December 202510
November 202518
October 202512
September 20254
August 20253
July 202515
June 202533
May 202521
April 202524
March 202522
February 202515

A total of 662 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 50.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202630
January 202645
December 202565
November 202529
October 202566
September 202540
August 202559
July 202551
June 202555
May 202557
April 202572
March 202560
February 202533

A total of 87 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 202616
December 20258
November 20253
October 20254
September 20251
August 20257
July 202513
June 202511
May 20255
April 20258
March 20255

A total of 103 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20261
December 202517
November 20257
October 20257
September 20254
August 20259
July 202510
June 20257
May 20253
April 202511
March 20258
February 202514

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 202610
December 20251
November 20252
October 20252
August 20253
July 20256
June 20254
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20256

A total of 130 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 202614
December 202512
November 202517
October 20254
September 20253
August 202515
July 202515
June 20258
May 202510
April 202513
March 20257
February 20255

A total of 94 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.23 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 20266
December 20255
November 202511
October 20254
September 20259
August 202510
July 202511
June 202512
May 20254
April 20252
March 202512
February 20251

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
December 20253
November 20254
October 20254
August 20255
July 20259
June 20254
May 20254
April 20252
March 20255
February 20253

A total of 44 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20267
December 20254
November 20253
October 20256
September 20254
August 20252
July 20251
June 20254
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20257

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
December 20256
November 20252
October 20256
September 20251
August 20251
July 20254
June 20257
April 20252
March 20252

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
October 20251
September 20254
July 20253
June 20251
May 20251

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
October 20252
September 20253
May 20254

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253

High Crime Locations Thanet Villages in February 2026

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

1. Lynx Street (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft3
Public order3
2. Star Lane (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences9
3. Star Lane (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
4. Harbour Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Richborough Close (Map)
Total3
Public order3
6. Woodchurch Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
7. Long Acre (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
8. The Pines (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Spratling Lane (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Saddlers Mews (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1

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