Crime Rate in Thanet Villages: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Thanet Villages

The total recorded crimes in Thanet Villages, Thanet, UK in July 2025 are around 138 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Thanet Villages crime rate of 98.15 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (51) incidents (-7.27% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (-54.55% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (87.50% increase)
Thanet Villages Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lynx Street with total crimes: 15
  • The Pines with total crimes: 12
  • Bowman Walk with total crimes: 12

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 July 2025 the Thanet Villages has recorded 138 crimes with crime rate of 98.15 ranking 4th out of 22 in the Thanet, UK

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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Thanet Villages)CrimesRank (Thanet Villages)CrimesRank (Thanet Villages)
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
Northwood115 61,360 51,179 5
Dane Valley99 7973 71,071 6
Newington69 10913 8918 8
Salmestone87 8892 9800 10
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

Thanet Villages 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 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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (54 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (39 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (44 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (49 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (50 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 91 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20257
May 20253
April 202511
March 20258
February 202514
January 20254
December 20244
November 202410
October 20245
September 20246
August 20249

A total of 182 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202533
May 202521
April 202524
March 202522
February 202515
January 202515
December 202412
November 20246
October 20249
September 20243
August 20247

A total of 592 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202551
June 202555
May 202557
April 202572
March 202560
February 202533
January 202554
December 202428
November 202439
October 202444
September 202449
August 202450

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20251
November 20243
October 20243

A total of 112 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 20258
May 202510
April 202513
March 20257
February 20255
January 202512
December 20248
November 20249
October 20247
September 20247
August 202411

A total of 77 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202512
May 20254
April 20252
March 202512
February 20251
January 20259
December 20247
November 20242
October 20246
September 20245
August 20246

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20254
May 20254
April 20252
March 20255
February 20253
December 20245
November 20242
October 202410
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 75 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.82 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202511
May 20255
April 20258
March 20255
January 20255
December 20245
November 20246
October 20243
September 20244
August 202410

A total of 62 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.20 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20256
January 202511
December 202419
November 20247
October 20245

A total of 47 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.22 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20257
April 20252
March 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 202421
August 20247

A total of 41 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20257
January 20251
December 20242
November 20249
October 20245
September 20246
August 20242

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
October 20241

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
December 20243
November 20243
August 20243

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 July 2025

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

1. Lynx Street (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences12
Anti-social behaviour3
2. The Pines (Map)
Total12
Burglary6
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Bowman Walk (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences12
4. Star Lane (Map)
Total9
Other theft3
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Bishop Close (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Long Acre (Map)
Total9
Public order9
7. Star Lane (Map)
Total6
Possession of weapons3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Richborough Close (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Star Lane Link (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Vehicle crime3
10. Hawthorns (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Shoplifting3

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