Crime Rate in Viking: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Viking

The total recorded crimes in Viking, Thanet, UK in July 2025 are around 53 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Viking crime rate of 2.62 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (-23.53% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
Viking Crime Hotspots

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

  • Charlotte Street with total crimes: 8
  • Oscar Road with total crimes: 5
  • Wrotham Avenue with total crimes: 4

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 July 2025 the Viking has recorded 53 crimes with crime rate of 0.94 ranking 14th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Viking)CrimesRank (Viking)CrimesRank (Viking)
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
Thanet Villages138 41,342 6989 7
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
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

Viking 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 26 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20257
May 20255
April 20258
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20244
October 20244
September 20241
August 20248

A total of 237 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202534
May 202512
April 202523
March 202521
February 202512
January 202523
December 202418
November 202412
October 202414
September 202416
August 202426

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20256
January 20253
October 20247
September 20241

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20244
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20255
April 20256
March 20253
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
August 20242

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.10 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20252
March 20251
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Viking in July 2025

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

1. Charlotte Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
2. Oscar Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Wrotham Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
4. Wrotham Crescent (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Hereson Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
6. Seapoint Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Leatt Close (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Binnie Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Sanctuary Close (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Queens Gardens (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Public order1

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