Total Crime Rate
26.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Noble Gardens area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Garlinge , and the 77th 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 Noble Gardens (CT9 5LD) in the last 12 months was 26.1 per 1,000 residents and was 74.1% lower than the Garlinge average (100.8 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 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 ( 50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 9.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -37.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Noble Gardens (CT9 5LD), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Petrol Station, where police recorded 67 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Welsdene Road (23 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Garlinge| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Welsdene Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | High Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Petrol Station | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Petrol Station | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Petrol Station | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Petrol Station | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Canterbury Road Margate | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Welsdene Road | Under investigation |
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