Crime Rate in Westgate-on-Sea: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Westgate-on-Sea

The total recorded crimes in Westgate-on-Sea, Thanet, UK in July 2025 are around 57 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Westgate-on-Sea crime rate of 3.80 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 Westgate-on-Sea, encompassing approximately 15,007 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (116.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-45.45% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Westgate-on-Sea Crime Hotspots

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

  • Courtlands Way with total crimes: 8
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 5
  • Egbert Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Westgate-on-Sea?

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

  • Relative to Thanet:

    • In 2024, Westgate-on-Sea demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Thanet average, with 644 crimes compared to 833.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Westgate-on-Sea witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 22 other areas in the Thanet.

    • In 2023, Westgate-on-Sea had fewer crimes than the Thanet average, with 593 crimes compared to 784. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Thanet, Westgate-on-Sea has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Westgate-on-Sea Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Westgate-on-Sea has recorded 57 crimes with crime rate of 3.80 ranking 12th out of 22 in the Thanet, UK

In 2024, the total Westgate-on-Sea crimes were 644. The crime rate of Westgate-on-Sea in 2024 was 42.91 (year) or 3.58 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Thanet.

In 2023, the total crimes in Westgate-on-Sea were around 593 crimes with yearly crime rate of 39.51 (year) or 3.29 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Thanet.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Westgate-on-Sea)CrimesRank (Westgate-on-Sea)CrimesRank (Westgate-on-Sea)
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
Birchington South56 13504 13515 13
Westbrook50 17433 16485 14
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

Westgate-on-Sea 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 39 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (39 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 190 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 27.14 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202539
June 202518
May 202520
April 202539
March 202526
February 202522
January 202526

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20256
April 20257
March 20257
February 20251
January 20252

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20255
January 20251

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202511
May 202512
April 20259
March 20255
February 20256
January 20251

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20256

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
January 20253

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
March 20251
January 20252

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20254
February 20252
January 20252

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253

High Crime Locations Westgate-on-Sea in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Westgate-on-Sea postcode area is presented below.

1. Courtlands Way (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
3. Egbert Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Richborough Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Sussex Gardens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. St Mildreds Walk (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
8. Old Boundary Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
9. Adrian Square (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Hundreds Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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