WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Kent Police Police

Crime in Margate Central, Thanet

Comprehensive safety analysis for Margate Central, localized within Thanet.

Total Crimes

207
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Annual Crime Rate

288.82per 1k
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Safety Rating

High Risk

Total Population

6,240

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences79
Anti-social Behaviour36
Shoplifting27
Criminal Damage & Arson26
Other Theft11
Drug Offences11
Public Order7
Other Crime5
Bicycle Theft3
Weapons Possession1
Burglary1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Police Station Map
Criminal damage and arson: 10Violence and sexual offences: 5Drugs: 2
19
On or near Supermarket Map
Shoplifting: 16
16
On or near Mill Lane Map
Violence and sexual offences: 8Anti-social behaviour: 4Burglary: 1
15
On or near Queen Street Map
Shoplifting: 8
8
On or near Eaton Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 5Public order: 2Other theft: 1
8
On or near Parking Area Map
Anti-social behaviour: 7
7
On or near Shopping Area Map
Violence and sexual offences: 5Possession of weapons: 1
6
On or near Grosvenor Gardens Map
Violence and sexual offences: 5
5
On or near Fort Crescent Map
Other theft: 3Criminal damage and arson: 1
4
On or near Churchfields Map
Other crime: 1Other theft: 1Public order: 1
3

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Safety comparison within Thanet district.

Local Rank

#23safest in Thanet

National Safety

Top 1%Riskiest

City Average

107.81per 1k

Local Policing

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Local Priorities

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

Drug dealing.

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

Antisocial behaviour - general.

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

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