Crime Rate in Westbrook: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Westbrook

The total recorded crimes in Westbrook, Thanet, UK in May 2025 are around 46 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Westbrook crime rate of 2.02 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (187.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
Westbrook Crime Hotspots

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

  • Westbrook Gardens with total crimes: 12
  • Chapel Mews with total crimes: 4
  • Westbrook Promenade 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 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 May 2025 the Westbrook has recorded 46 crimes with crime rate of 2.02 ranking 12th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Westbrook)CrimesRank (Westbrook)CrimesRank (Westbrook)
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
Birchington South38 15504 13515 13
Viking28 20493 14447 15
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

Westbrook Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 185 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.23 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 20258
March 202514
February 202513
January 202515
December 202415
November 202412
October 202412
September 20249
August 202417
July 202412
June 202418
May 202417

A total of 67 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20246
September 20242
August 20247
July 20245
June 202422
May 20243

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
August 202410
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 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

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Westbrook Gardens (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Chapel Mews (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Westbrook Promenade (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Drugs1
4. Shakespeare Passage (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Westonville Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Westbrook Road (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Barn Crescent (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Garfield Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Royal Crescent (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Westcliff Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1

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