Total Crime Rate
46.7 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
7.8 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Smugglers Way area has the 12th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Birchington North , and the 157th lowest crime rate of 449 local areas in Thanet .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Smugglers Way (CT7 9HP) in the last 12 months was 46.7 per 1,000 residents and was 60.2% higher than the Birchington North average (29.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Bicycle theft ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2025.
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 7.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -52.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Smugglers Way (CT7 9HP), the main crime hotspot is near Neame Road. Police recorded 5 crimes here, including 2 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Melsetter Close | — |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Hoser Gardens | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Nasmyth Road | — |
| Apr 2026 | Bicycle theft | Alison Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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