Total Crime Rate
70.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Norrie Road area has the 5th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Birchington North , and the 219th highest 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 Norrie Road (CT7 0DA) in the last 12 months was 70.9 per 1,000 residents and was 180.6% higher than the Birchington North average (25.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 44.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 14.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Norrie Road (CT7 0DA), the main crime hotspot is near The Square. Police recorded 26 crimes here, including 14 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Birchington North| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Square | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Square | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Park Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Square | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | King'S Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | King'S Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Square | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Mill Row | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Bicycle theft | Ransome Way | Under investigation |
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