Crime Rate in Viking: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Viking

The total recorded crimes in Viking, Thanet, UK in May 2025 are around 28 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Viking crime rate of 1.38 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 Viking, encompassing approximately 20,219 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-47.83% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
Viking Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pierremont Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Wrotham Road with total crimes: 3
  • Parkwood Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Viking?

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

  • Relative to Thanet:

    • In 2024, Viking demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Thanet average, with 493 crimes compared to 833.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Viking recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 22 other areas in the Thanet.

    • In 2023, Viking had fewer crimes than the Thanet average, with 447 crimes compared to 784. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Viking recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 22 other areas in the Thanet.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Viking Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Viking has recorded 28 crimes with crime rate of 0.59 ranking 20th out of 22 in the Thanet, UK

In 2024, the total Viking crimes were 493. The crime rate of Viking in 2024 was 24.38 (year) or 2.03 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Thanet.

In 2023, the total crimes in Viking were around 447 crimes with yearly crime rate of 22.11 (year) or 1.84 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Thanet.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Viking)CrimesRank (Viking)CrimesRank (Viking)
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
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
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

Viking Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson 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 12 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 20253
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
September 20245
August 20242
July 20242
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 247 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202523
March 202521
February 202512
January 202523
December 202418
November 202412
October 202414
September 202416
August 202426
July 202416
June 202440
May 202414

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20245
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20258
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20244
October 20244
September 20241
August 20248
July 20246
May 20245

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20244
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20256
January 20253
October 20247
September 20241
July 20243
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
December 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241
June 20244

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20246

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242

High Crime Locations Viking in May 2025

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

1. Pierremont Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Wrotham Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
3. Parkwood Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. St Georges Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
6. Clarendon Mews (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
7. Binnie Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Sanctuary Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Rosemary Avenue (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Inverness Terrace (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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