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Crime in Pegwell

Pegwell had 139 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 71 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 8th of 11 Thanet areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 18% below the middle Thanet area. Crime was up 21% on the three months before.

CT11, Thanet · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Pegwell

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71crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
8 of 11Thanet rank1st is the highest rate
+21%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common61 in 3 months

Month by month

33 Mar 29 Apr 53 May 40 Jun 48 Jul 51 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Pegwell. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence6144%
anti-social behaviour2921%
shoplifting139%
theft96%
criminal damage86%
other crime54%
drugs54%
public order43%

Pegwell against Thanet

TypePegwell per 1,000Middle Thanet areaChange
Violence31.231.2▲ 22%
Burglary01–
Vehicle crime13.4–
Anti-social behaviour14.819.1▲ 45%
Theft and robbery5.67.9▲ 10%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Ramsgate137.30%
Westwood129.30%
Chilton94.20%
Broadstairs80.1▲ 2%
Pegwell71▲ 21%
See every Thanet area ranked on the crime in Thanet page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Pegwell a safe area?

Pegwell had about 71 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 8 of 11 Thanet areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Pegwell?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (61), followed by anti-social behaviour (29) and shoplifting (13).