WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Kent Police Police

Crime in Birchington South, Thanet

Comprehensive safety analysis for Birchington South, localized within Thanet.

Total Crimes

34
trending_down -15.0% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

68.71per 1k
trending_down -0.9% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

6,506

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences16
Anti-social Behaviour6
Shoplifting3
Drug Offences3
Public Order2
Other Theft2
Bicycle Theft1
Burglary1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Supermarket Map
Shoplifting: 3Violence and sexual offences: 2Anti-social behaviour: 1
6
On or near Queen Bertha'S Avenue Map
Drugs: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1
2
On or near St David'S Close Map
Drugs: 2
2
On or near The Square Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Mill Row Map
Public order: 2
2
On or near Prospect Road Map
Burglary: 1
1
On or near Paddock Road Map
Other theft: 1
1
On or near Melsetter Close Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1
1
On or near Canterbury Road Map
Bicycle theft: 1
1
On or near Cambridge Close Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1
1

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City Ranking

Safety comparison within Thanet district.

Local Rank

#9safest in Thanet

City Average

107.81per 1k

Local Policing

Birchington South

Kent Police

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Local Priorities

Road safety issues.

Issued: 16 Apr 2026

Status Update

This is a priority for the next 3 months. We have identified this based on feedback from local residents, crime data, and ongoing concerns in the area.

We’ll publish an update in the coming months to let you know what we’ve done, what progress has been made, and what’s next.

Actioned: 16 Apr 2026

E-scooters/e-bikes.

Issued: 16 Apr 2026

Status Update

This is a priority for the next 3 months. We have identified this based on feedback from local residents, crime data, and ongoing concerns in the area.

We’ll publish an update in the coming months to let you know what we’ve done, what progress has been made, and what’s next.

Actioned: 16 Apr 2026

Theft - shoplifting.

Issued: 16 Apr 2026

Status Update

This is a priority for the next 3 months. We have identified this based on feedback from local residents, crime data, and ongoing concerns in the area.

We’ll publish an update in the coming months to let you know what we’ve done, what progress has been made, and what’s next.

Actioned: 16 Apr 2026

Engagement Events

JUL10

Birchington Ward Surgery

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11:00 AM — 12:00 PM

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Birchington-on-Sea Parish Council, Alpha Road Birchington

JUL27

Birchington Community Walk and Talk

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5:00 PM — 8:00 PM

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All Saints Church, Birchington, Canterbury Road Birchington

JUL29

Scripture Union- Community Engagement Event

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2:00 PM — 4:00 PM

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The Parade Birchington

AUG4

Scripture Union- 60 Minute Splash

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2:30 PM — 4:00 PM

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The Parade Birchington

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