Crime Rate in Thanet Villages: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Thanet Villages

The total recorded crimes in Thanet Villages, Thanet, UK in May 2025 are around 113 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Thanet Villages crime rate of 80.37 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (57) incidents (-20.83% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (21) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-23.08% decrease)
Thanet Villages Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bishop Close with total crimes: 24
  • Bowman Walk with total crimes: 13
  • Richborough Close with total crimes: 9

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 May 2025 the Thanet Villages has recorded 113 crimes with crime rate of 80.37 ranking 5th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Thanet Villages)CrimesRank (Thanet Villages)CrimesRank (Thanet Villages)
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
Dane Valley89 7973 71,071 6
Newington80 8913 8918 8
St Peters51 11781 10842 9
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

Thanet Villages Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 85 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (76 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (49 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 185 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202524
March 202522
February 202515
January 202515
December 202412
November 20246
October 20249
September 20243
August 20247
July 20246
June 202436
May 20249

A total of 138 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202513
March 20257
February 20255
January 202512
December 20248
November 20249
October 20247
September 20247
August 202411
July 202416
June 202416
May 202417

A total of 696 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 53.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 85 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202557
April 202572
March 202560
February 202533
January 202554
December 202428
November 202439
October 202444
September 202449
August 202450
July 202485
June 202476
May 202449

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20255
February 20253
December 20245
November 20242
October 202410
September 20243
August 20243
July 20246
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 76 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20258
March 20255
January 20255
December 20245
November 20246
October 20243
September 20244
August 202410
July 202419
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 90 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20243
October 20243
July 20244
May 20242

A total of 63 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20256
January 202511
December 202419
November 20247
October 20245
July 20241
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 82 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 202512
February 20251
January 20259
December 20247
November 20242
October 20246
September 20245
August 20246
July 20246
June 20248
May 202414

A total of 51 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20257
January 20251
December 20242
November 20249
October 20245
September 20246
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20248

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 44 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 202421
August 20247
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243

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 May 2025

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

1. Bishop Close (Map)
Total24
Shoplifting15
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Bowman Walk (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences13
3. Richborough Close (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Lynx Street (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences9
5. Preston Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
6. Nash Road (Map)
Total3
Robbery3
7. Star Lane (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
8. Star Lane Link (Map)
Total3
Public order3
9. Star Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Castle Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3

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