Crime Rate in Westbrook: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Westbrook

The total recorded crimes in Westbrook, Thanet, UK in March 2025 are around 30 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Westbrook crime rate of 1.32 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (7.69% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Westbrook Crime Hotspots

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

  • Buenos Ayres with total crimes: 4
  • Hockeredge Gardens with total crimes: 4
  • Westbrook Cottages with total crimes: 3

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Westbrook has recorded 30 crimes with crime rate of 1.32 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.

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
Viking35 16493 14447 15
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

Westbrook Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (22 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (5 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 164 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202513
January 202515
December 202415
November 202412
October 202412
September 20249
August 202417
July 202412
June 202418
May 202417
April 202410

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
August 202410
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20246
April 20241

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20246
September 20242
August 20247
July 20245
June 202422
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
April 20245

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 202410
May 20243

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

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

A total of 5 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
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241
May 20242
April 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

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242

High Crime Locations Westbrook in March 2025

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

1. Buenos Ayres (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
2. Hockeredge Gardens (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Westbrook Cottages (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
4. Westbrook Gardens (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Burglary1
5. Garfield Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. George Park (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Albert Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Royal Crescent (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Sea View Terrace (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Westbrook Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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