Crime in Westgate-on-Sea, Thanet
Comprehensive safety analysis for Westgate-on-Sea, localized within Thanet.
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Incident Distribution
| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Abbey Court Map | Violence and sexual offences: 4Other crime: 1 | 5 |
| On or near Courtlands Way Map | Violence and sexual offences: 2Other theft: 1 | 3 |
| On or near St Mildred'S Road Map | Shoplifting: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 2 |
| On or near A28 Map | Burglary: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 2 |
| On or near The School Close Map | Other crime: 2 | 2 |
| On or near Thanet Road Map | Drugs: 1Possession of weapons: 1 | 2 |
| On or near Cambourne Avenue Map | Criminal damage and arson: 2 | 2 |
| On or near Redhill Road Map | Public order: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 2 |
| On or near Tidewell Mews Map | Criminal damage and arson: 2 | 2 |
| On or near Golden Acre Lane Map | Violence and sexual offences: 2 | 2 |
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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
Birchington Community Walk and Talk
other5:00 PM — 8:00 PM
All Saints Church, Birchington, Canterbury Road Birchington
Scripture Union- Community Engagement Event
other2:00 PM — 4:00 PM
The Parade Birchington
Scripture Union- 60 Minute Splash
other2:30 PM — 4:00 PM
The Parade Birchington
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