A few important facts

Crime Rates in Birchington South, ward

Crime Rate

74.2

74.2

Low 3/10

* the lower the better

Last updated: 12.11.2025

Annual total crime rate in Birchington South (ward) is 74.2 per thousand resident population. This can be rated as 3 out of 10 or low crime level compared to other wards in England and Wales.

Birchington South (ward) is located within Thanet (borough). Annual total crime rate in Thanet (borough) is 121 crimes per thousand resident population, which can be rated as 6 out of 10 or medium crime level compared to other local authority districts in England and Wales.

Birchington South, (ward) includes areas with the following crime ratings (see map):

  • 2/10 or low
  • 3/10 or low
  • 5/10 or medium

Crime rates in Birchington South (ward) by type

Violence and sexual offences 33.9 4/10
Shoplifting 8.92 3/10
Anti-social behaviour 8.91 3/10
Criminal damage and arson 6.3 4/10
Other theft 4.61 3/10
Public order 2.77 2/10
Other crime 2.3 4/10
Vehicle crime 1.84 2/10
Burglary 1.54 2/10
Drugs 1.54 2/10
Possession of weapons 0.615 2/10
Robbery 0.307 2/10
Theft from the person 0.307 2/10
Bicycle theft 0.307 2/10

Data source: data.police.uk

Oct 2024 - Sept 2025

Above are annual crime rates in Birchington South (ward) by crime type.

The figures in black represent the number of crimes of a certain type per thousand resident population in Birchington South (ward).

The figures in grey indicate the relative ratings of Birchington South (ward) for a specific crime type compared to other wards in England and Wales.

Higher ratings correspond to higher crime rates.

Looking for postcode-level results?

Enter a postcode or street name in the search bar

Historical crime rates in Birchington South (ward), Thanet (local authority district) and South East (region)

Number of annual crimes per 1000 resident population

  • Birchington South
    ward
  • Thanet
    LAD
  • South East
    region

Data source: data.police.uk

Oct 2024 - Sept 2025

Explore more

  • Overview
  • Affluence
  • Demographics
  • Noise
  • Transport
  • Amenities
  • Schools
  • Environment
  • Reviews
;