Crime Rates at Nelson Villas, Westgate-on-sea, CT8 8BF

Nelson Villas area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Birchington South , and the 62nd 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 Nelson Villas (CT8 8BF) in the last 12 months was 22.1 per 1,000 residents and was 69.5% lower than the Birchington South average (72.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 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 Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.

Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 8.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -28.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Nelson Villas (CT8 8BF), the main crime hotspot is near Briary Close. Police recorded 29 crimes here, including 16 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.