What is the crime rate in westbrook, thanet?

As of March 2026, the westbrook ward has an annual crime rate of 93.08 per 1,000 residents with 37 total recorded incidents in the latest reporting period. This figure is sourced from Police.uk open data and normalised using ONS Census 2021 population estimates for the ward boundary area.

What is the most common crime in the westbrook ward?

The most common crime in westbrook is Violence & Sexual Offences with 10 incidents in March 2026, accounting for 27.0% of all crime in the ward. This data is sourced from Police.uk open data and covers all crimes recorded by the local police force within the westbrook ward boundary.

WD22 Intelligence Updated March 2026Source: Kent Police Police

Crime in westbrook, thanet

Comprehensive safety analysis for westbrook, localized within thanet.

Total Crimes

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Annual Crime Rate

93.08per 1k

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Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

4,566

12-Month Crime Trend

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences10

Anti-social Behaviour9

Criminal Damage & Arson4

Shoplifting4

Other Theft3

Vehicle Crime2

Other Crime2

Drug Offences2

Weapons Possession1

Incident Distribution

Location Reference	Primary Incidents	Total
On or near Chapel Mews Map	Violence and sexual offences: 5Other theft: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1	8
On or near Westbrook Road Map	Other crime: 1Other theft: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1	4
On or near Westbrook Gardens Map	Shoplifting: 4	4
On or near Canterbury Road Margate Map	Violence and sexual offences: 2Possession of weapons: 1	3
On or near Buenos Ayres Map	Other theft: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1	2
On or near Westbrook Cottages Map	Other crime: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1	2
On or near Royal Esplanade Map	Vehicle crime: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1	2
On or near Hatfeild Road Map	Anti-social behaviour: 1	1
On or near Langham Close Map	Violence and sexual offences: 1	1
On or near Gresham Avenue Map	Anti-social behaviour: 1	1

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City Average

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Local Policing

Poplars and Hulme

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Local Priorities

E bikes and E scooters regularly being used in an Anti-social manner on Buttermere Crescent in the evening times.

Issued: 1 May 2026

Status Update

Issues discovered through intelligence from resident’s voice questionnaire feedback and community surgeries.
Street a week conducted in the area and joint visits with Torus Housing conducted to properties identified as having bikes, warning provided by both officers and housing.

Actioned: 1 May 2026

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