Total Crime Rate
63.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025The Parade area has the 7th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Birchington North , and the 217th lowest crime rate of 451 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 The Parade (CT7 9LT) in the last 12 months was 63.3 per 1,000 residents and was 150.3% 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 Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 266.7% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -60.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 13 (≈ 39.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 160.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -22.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Parade (CT7 9LT), the main crime hotspot is near Alfred Road. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 2 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 | Alfred Road | Action to be taken by another organisation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Alfred Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Alfred Road | Action to be taken by another organisation |
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