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Crime

Crime in Ramsgate

Ramsgate had 1,418 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 137.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 2nd of 11 Thanet areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 59% above the middle Thanet area. Crime was level on the three months before.

CT11, Thanet · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Ramsgate

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137.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
2 of 11Thanet rank1st is the highest rate
0%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common538 in 3 months

Month by month

500 Mar 429 Apr 487 May 429 Jun 517 Jul 472 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Ramsgate. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence53838%
anti-social behaviour34524%
criminal damage1269%
theft926%
shoplifting886%
drugs453%
public order453%
vehicle crime413%

Ramsgate against Thanet

TypeRamsgate per 1,000Middle Thanet areaChange
Violence52.131.2▼ 12%
Burglary21▲ 24%
Vehicle crime43.4▲ 24%
Anti-social behaviour33.419.1▲ 27%
Theft and robbery117.9▲ 12%

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 Ramsgate a safe area?

Ramsgate had about 137.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 2 of 11 Thanet areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Ramsgate?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (538), followed by anti-social behaviour (345) and criminal damage (126).