Crime Rate in Westbrook: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Westbrook

The total recorded crimes in Westbrook, Thanet, UK in July 2025 are around 50 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Westbrook crime rate of 2.20 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 Westbrook, encompassing approximately 22,772 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-7.14% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-36.84% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
Westbrook Crime Hotspots

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

  • Margate with total crimes: 8
  • Shakespeare Passage with total crimes: 6
  • Westbrook Gardens with total crimes: 5

How safe is Westbrook?

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

  • Relative to Thanet:

    • In 2024, Westbrook demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Thanet average, with 433 crimes compared to 833.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Westbrook recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 22 other areas in the Thanet.

    • In 2023, Westbrook had fewer crimes than the Thanet average, with 485 crimes compared to 784. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Westbrook recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 22 other areas in the Thanet.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Westbrook Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Westbrook has recorded 50 crimes with crime rate of 1.27 ranking 17th out of 22 in the Thanet, UK

In 2024, the total Westbrook crimes were 433. The crime rate of Westbrook in 2024 was 19.01 (year) or 1.58 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Thanet.

In 2023, the total crimes in Westbrook were around 485 crimes with yearly crime rate of 21.30 (year) or 1.77 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Thanet.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Westbrook)CrimesRank (Westbrook)CrimesRank (Westbrook)
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
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

Westbrook Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 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 Other theft incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 169 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202519
May 202523
April 20258
March 202514
February 202513
January 202515
December 202415
November 202412
October 202412
September 20249
August 202417

A total of 64 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202514
May 20257
April 20254
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20246
September 20242
August 20247

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20242
August 20242

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20253
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
August 202410

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
March 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
May 20255
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20245
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
August 20244

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
April 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
March 20252
January 20252
December 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20252
March 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
August 20242

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
August 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

High Crime Locations Westbrook in July 2025

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

1. Margate (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs3
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Shakespeare Passage (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
3. Westbrook Gardens (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Westbrook Road (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
5. Chapel Mews (Map)
Total4
Bicycle theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Garfield Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
7. Royal Crescent (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Hatfeild Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
9. Chester Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
10. Sea View Terrace (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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