Crime in Broadstairs: statistics, rates and trends
1,854 crimes were recorded in Broadstairs in the 12 months to August 2026, 74.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Broadstairs at a glance
- Crime trends in Broadstairs
- Types of crime in Broadstairs
- Broadstairs compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Broadstairs
- Streets with the most crime in Broadstairs
- What happened after crimes were reported in Broadstairs
- Demographics of Broadstairs
- Questions about crime in Broadstairs
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (701), anti-social behaviour (356) and criminal damage and arson (197) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 699th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Broadstairs | Thanet | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,854 | 16,491 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 74.5 | 115.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 24,886 | 142,691 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Broadstairs of any year here (1,854 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 27%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,854 | 74.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,002 | 80.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,909 | 76.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,233 | 89.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,624 | 105.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,270 | 91.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,429 | 97.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,780 | 111.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,551 | 102.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 220 |
| July 2026 | 171 |
| June 2026 | 158 |
| May 2026 | 181 |
| April 2026 | 161 |
| March 2026 | 167 |
| February 2026 | 144 |
| January 2026 | 131 |
| December 2025 | 126 |
| November 2025 | 134 |
| October 2025 | 123 |
| September 2025 | 138 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and burglary (69% below) and public order (60% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 295 to 356, while burglary fell from 49 to 27 and vehicle crime fell from 90 to 63.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 701 | 28.2 | 34.2 | -9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 356 | 14.3 | 15.4 | +21% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 197 | 7.9 | 6.7 | -12% |
| Shoplifting | 188 | 7.6 | 8.5 | -13% |
| Other theft | 126 | 5.1 | 6.4 | +3% |
| Public order | 66 | 2.7 | 6.7 | -8% |
| Vehicle crime | 63 | 2.5 | 5.0 | -30% |
| Drugs | 52 | 2.1 | 3.3 | -25% |
| Other crime | 36 | 1.4 | 2.1 | -18% |
| Burglary | 27 | 1.1 | 3.6 | -45% |
| Bicycle theft | 14 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 12 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Broadstairs; the highest is Canterbury (165.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Herne (57.0).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Broadstairs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate | 5,841 | 136.5 | +83% |
| Margate | 7,858 | 123.2 | +65% |
| Deal | 1,783 | 61.7 | -17% |
| Herne Bay | 2,506 | 101.8 | +37% |
| Herne | 821 | 57.0 | -23% |
| Aylesham | 481 | 74.4 | 0% |
| Whitfield (Dover) | 453 | 68.9 | -7% |
| Canterbury | 9,598 | 165.8 | +123% |
Of the 5 areas within Broadstairs, Bradstowe had the highest crime rate (100.9 per 1,000) and Kingsgate the lowest (42.0).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradstowe | Neighbourhood | 3,795 | 383 | 100.9 |
| St Peters | Neighbourhood | 7,241 | 597 | 82.4 |
| Beacon Road | Neighbourhood | 4,689 | 327 | 69.7 |
| Viking | Neighbourhood | 7,018 | 457 | 65.1 |
| Kingsgate | Neighbourhood | 2,143 | 90 | 42.0 |
The 10 locations below account for 31% of the crime recorded in Broadstairs over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (135).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 135 |
| On or near Millennium Way | 80 |
| On or near Wealdhurst Park | 70 |
| On or near Linley Road | 56 |
| On or near Thanet Road | 49 |
| On or near Charlotte Street | 44 |
| On or near Hope Way | 40 |
| On or near Union Square | 38 |
| On or near Northwood Road | 32 |
| On or near Wings Close | 28 |
Of the 1,498 crimes in Broadstairs with a recorded outcome, 37% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 356 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 551 | 36.8% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 548 | 36.6% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 125 | 8.3% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 95 | 6.3% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 62 | 4.1% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 35 | 2.3% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 29 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 27 | 1.8% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 19 | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
Broadstairs has an estimated population of 24,886 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more retired residents (35%, against 22%), an older population (31%, against 19%) and less social housing (7.0%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Broadstairs average decile 5.9 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Broadstairs | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 48.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 35.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 30.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 20.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Broadstairs a safe place to live?
Broadstairs recorded 74.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 699th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Broadstairs?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 701 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (356).
Is crime in Broadstairs going up or down?
Recorded crime in Broadstairs was down 7% on the year before: 1,854 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,002 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Broadstairs?
About 24,886 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 31% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Broadstairs?
Broadstairs is policed by Kent.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.