Ramsgate Crime Rate May 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Ramsgate’s crime rate in May 2023 stood at 12.9 per 1,000 residents, a figure that is 61.3% higher than the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This stark deviation from national trends underscores the area’s unique challenges, particularly in violent and anti-social crimes. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 38.5% of all reported crimes, with 208 incidents — a rate of 5.0 per 1,000 residents — placing them 80% above the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, contributing 18.3% of crimes at 2.4 per 1,000, also 80% above the UK figure. These patterns align with Ramsgate’s character as a coastal town with a mix of residential, retail, and tourist areas, where longer evenings and bank holidays in May may have encouraged outdoor drinking and socialising, creating environments conducive to such offences. Criminal damage and arson, at 1.2 per 1,000, were 94% above the UK average, potentially linked to the area’s older housing stock and the seasonal increase in vandalism. Meanwhile, shoplifting rose sharply, with 46 incidents — 1.1 per 1,000 — 124% above the UK average, likely reflecting the town’s retail activity and the influx of visitors during the early summer. Despite these concerns, some categories showed slight improvements: burglary and theft from the person both decreased, though the latter’s decline was modest. The overall picture suggests that while Ramsgate faces significant challenges in violent and anti-social crime, targeted efforts may be mitigating risks in other areas. Residents are advised to remain alert, particularly in high-traffic zones and during late evenings, as the data indicates a clear correlation between seasonal factors and the rise in specific crime types.

May 2023 saw a 500% surge in possession of weapons, rising from one to six incidents. This spike, coupled with a 150% increase in robbery cases, highlights a concerning shift in violent crime patterns. Anti-social behaviour and violence remain dominant, with the former 80% above the UK average and the latter 80% above. Shoplifting also saw a significant jump, with rates 124% above the UK average, likely driven by the town’s retail presence and increased foot traffic during May bank holidays. Meanwhile, burglary rates fell by 54.5%, possibly due to heightened police presence or seasonal factors. Vehicle crime, however, remained below the UK average by 11%, suggesting some success in targeted interventions. Residents are advised to remain vigilant, particularly in areas prone to anti-social behaviour and weapon-related incidents, which have seen the most dramatic increases.

Ramsgate’s crime rate in May 2023 rose to 12.9 per 1,000 residents, a 2.2% increase from April’s 12.6 per 1,000. This places the area significantly above the UK average, with 61.3% more crime per capita than the national rate. On a daily basis, 17 crimes were reported each day in May, a figure that underscores the persistent pressure on local resources. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for roughly every 78 residents, a ratio that, while not immediately alarming, reflects the scale of incidents in a community of 41,981 people. This monthly exposure rate is higher than the UK average, though no direct comparison figure is available for Ramsgate. The population context reveals that even relatively low crime rates can have a tangible impact on residents, particularly when concentrated in specific areas or categories. The slight decline in burglary and theft from the person suggests some shifts in criminal activity, but the overall upward trend in violent and anti-social crimes remains a pressing concern.