WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Kent Police Police

Crime in Salmestone, Thanet

Comprehensive safety analysis for Salmestone, localized within Thanet.

Total Crimes

59
trending_down -6.3% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

89.23per 1k
trending_down -0.4% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

5,711

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences20
Anti-social Behaviour14
Criminal Damage & Arson8
Other Theft6
Shoplifting3
Public Order3
Burglary1
Robbery1
Other Crime1
Drug Offences1
Bicycle Theft1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Drapers Avenue Map
Violence and sexual offences: 7Public order: 2Anti-social behaviour: 1
11
On or near Clive Road Map
Shoplifting: 2Anti-social behaviour: 2Drugs: 1
7
On or near Channel Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3Shoplifting: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
5
On or near St Augustines Avenue Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Other theft: 1Public order: 1
4
On or near Hospital Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2Other theft: 1Bicycle theft: 1
4
On or near Hengist Avenue Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2Other crime: 1Vehicle crime: 1
4
On or near Danesmead Terrace Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Vehicle crime: 1
3
On or near Rowe Close Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3
3
On or near Connaught Gardens Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Chapel Hill Close Map
Criminal damage and arson: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1
2

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Local Rank

#14safest in Thanet

National Safety

Top 22%Riskiest

City Average

107.81per 1k

Local Policing

St Peters

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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

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