Total Crime Rate
5.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Westfield Road area has the lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Garlinge , and the 6th 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 Westfield Road (CT9 5NX) in the last 12 months was 5.6 per 1,000 residents and was 94.4% lower than the Garlinge average (100.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 1 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). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
In the area around Westfield Road (CT9 5NX), the main crime hotspot is near Craven Close. Police recorded 46 crimes here, including 31 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Garlinge| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Craven Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | George Park | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Robbery | Argyle Gardens | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Argyle Gardens | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Caxton Road | Action to be taken by another organisation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Craven Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Craven Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Argyle Avenue | Under investigation |
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