Crime Rate in Viking: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Viking

The total recorded crimes in Viking, Thanet, UK in March 2025 are around 35 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Viking crime rate of 1.73 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Viking Crime Hotspots

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

  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 4
  • Edge End Road with total crimes: 4
  • Staplehurst Avenue 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Viking has recorded 35 crimes with crime rate of 1.73 ranking 16th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Thanet)CrimesRank (Thanet)CrimesRank (Thanet)
Margate Central164 12,456 11,956 1
Cliftonville West162 21,990 21,820 2
Central Harbour132 41,519 41,656 3
Eastcliff144 31,711 31,513 4
Northwood112 61,360 51,179 5
Thanet Villages126 51,342 6989 7
Dane Valley89 7973 71,071 6
Newington74 8913 8918 8
St Peters72 9781 10842 9
Salmestone66 10892 9800 10
Garlinge50 12563 12652 11
Westgate-on-Sea51 11644 11593 12
Birchington South38 14504 13515 13
Cliffsend and Pegwell39 13380 20327 21
Westbrook30 17433 16485 14
Sir Moses Montefiore22 21469 15416 17
Bradstowe35 15408 18407 19
Nethercourt25 19407 19435 16
Cliftonville East25 20413 17407 18
Beacon Road27 18344 21400 20
Birchington North9 22100 22109 22
Kingsgate8 2366 2390 23

Viking Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 227 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202521
February 202512
January 202523
December 202418
November 202412
October 202414
September 202416
August 202426
July 202416
June 202440
May 202414
April 202415

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20245
June 202410
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20256
January 20253
October 20247
September 20241
July 20243
June 20248
May 20241
April 20245

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 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
April 20241

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 March 2025

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

1. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft1
2. Edge End Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Staplehurst Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Dumpton Park Drive (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Wrotham Crescent (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Leybourn Road (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Seapoint Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Charlotte Street (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
9. The Broadway (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Shoplifting1
10. Hawkhurst Way (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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