Total Crime Rate
34.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Ethel Road area has the 15th lowest crime rate of 51 local areas in Beacon Road , and the 108th lowest crime rate of 451 local areas in Thanet .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Ethel Road (CT10 2BE) in the last 12 months was 34.9 per 1,000 residents and was 54.5% lower than the Beacon Road average (76.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -20.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 15.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -20.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -38.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Ethel Road (CT10 2BE), the main crime hotspot is near Theatre/Concert Hall. Police recorded 20 crimes here, including 13 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Beacon Road| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | The Broadway | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Beaconsfield Gardens | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Walmsley Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Upton Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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