Crime Rates at Old Kingsdown Close, Broadstairs, CT10 2HG

Old Kingsdown Close area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Northwood , and the 67th 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 Old Kingsdown Close (CT10 2HG) in the last 12 months was 23.3 per 1,000 residents and was 87.0% lower than the Northwood average (179.9 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 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -33.3% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 13.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -60.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Old Kingsdown Close (CT10 2HG), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Royal Close, where police recorded 18 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Grenville Way (15 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.