Broadstairs Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Broadstairs, 5 crimes were reported in December 2025 — a rate 28.6% below the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000. This translates to one reported crime for every 200 residents over the course of the month, a figure that highlights the area’s relatively low risk profile compared to the national context. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for nearly half (49.2%) of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (15.9%) and criminal damage and arson (9.5%). These patterns align with the seasonal rhythm of December, a month marked by extended evenings, the Christmas shopping peak, and the absence of holidaymakers from local homes. The lower-than-average violent crime rate may reflect the town’s character as a coastal commuter hub with a mix of residential and retail areas, where community engagement and local policing efforts could contribute to a more stable environment. However, the prominence of violence and sexual offences underscores the need for targeted interventions in high-risk areas, particularly during periods of heightened social activity.

December saw a stark increase in burglary, which rose by 300% compared to November, jumping from one reported incident to four. This surge may be linked to the holiday season, when homes are more likely to be unoccupied or poorly secured. Other crime also rose sharply by 100%, from two to four cases, potentially reflecting the complexity of unclassified incidents during busy periods. Shoplifting increased by 57.1%, from seven to 11, a trend consistent with the Christmas shopping peak. Conversely, public order offences fell by two-thirds, from three to one, due to reduced foot traffic or enhanced local enforcement during the festive season. Broadstairs’ shoplifting rate (0.4 per 1,000) was 30% below the UK average, suggesting effective retail security measures or a lower density of high-street activity. Vehicle crime also dropped by 40%, from five to three, likely due to colder weather reducing outdoor activity and limiting opportunities for theft. These shifts illustrate how seasonal dynamics and local conditions can shape crime patterns, even within a broader context of overall safety.

The crime rate in December 2025 (5.0 per 1,000) marked a 5.8% decline from November’s rate of 5.3, reflecting a continued downward trend. On a daily basis, Broadstairs experienced approximately four crimes per day in December — a figure that, while not unusual for a small built-up area, remains significantly lower than the UK average. Over the course of the month, one in every 200 residents encountered a reported crime, a statistic that contextualises the risk in tangible terms for local households. This monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average, which typically sees one in every 140 residents affected. With a population of 25,165, the area’s crime profile demonstrates that its size and geographic character — a coastal commuter town with limited high-density housing — may inherently limit the scale of crime. The comparison to the UK average also highlights the effectiveness of local policing and community-focused initiatives, which appear to maintain a stable environment despite seasonal fluctuations.