Ramsgate Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 41,981, Ramsgate's 580 reported crimes in July 2025 equate to one crime for every 72 residents, a figure that underscores the area's elevated crime profile. At 13.8 per 1,000 residents, this rate is 60.5% above the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000, placing Ramsgate among the most crime-affected areas in England. The breakdown reveals a stark focus on violent and property crimes, with violence and sexual offences (266) accounting for 45.9% of all incidents — a rate of 6.3 per 1,000 that is 107% above the UK average. Anti-social behaviour (99) and shoplifting (56) follow closely, with rates of 2.4 and 1.3 per 1,000 respectively. These patterns align with Ramsgate's coastal character and seasonal rhythms, as July's tourism peak, festivals, and extended daylight hours likely contribute to increased foot traffic in retail and entertainment areas. The sharp rise in violent offences may also reflect the impact of summer school holidays, which can disrupt local policing capacity and increase opportunities for crime. While property crimes (164) remain lower than violent offences, shoplifting's 60% month-on-month increase (35 to 56) suggests specific vulnerabilities in retail environments, possibly exacerbated by unseasonably warm weather encouraging more outdoor activity. The area's crime picture contrasts with the UK average in several ways, particularly in the dominance of violent crime and the absence of significant drops in property-related offences.

July 2025 saw a 23.1% rise in violent crimes, from 216 to 266, marking the largest category jump. This increase, combined with a 60% surge in shoplifting (35 to 56), suggests seasonal factors may be influencing crime patterns. Burglary also rose sharply by 125% (8 to 18), though this remains below the UK average for that category. Conversely, bicycle theft fell by 71.4% (7 to 2), potentially linked to summer holidays reducing opportunities. The breakdown shows Ramsgate's violent crime rate (6.3 per 1,000) is 107% above the UK average, while anti-social behaviour (2.4 per 1,000) is 55% above. These figures contrast with public order offences (0.6 per 1,000), which are 6% below the UK average. Residents may find the 60% spike in shoplifting at local retail hubs particularly noteworthy, as it aligns with increased foot traffic from tourism.

Ramsgate's crime rate in July 2025 rose to 13.8 per 1,000 residents, an 8.5% increase from June's 12.7 per 1,000. This marks the highest monthly rate since at least 2023, with violent crimes forming 45.9% of the total. Daily crime activity averaged 19 incidents per day, equivalent to one crime for every 72 residents over the course of the month. When scaled to the area's population of 41,981, this means approximately 580 crimes were reported — a figure that translates to a 60.5% excess over the UK average. The population-scaled perspective highlights the disproportionate impact on Ramsgate, where violent offences (266) and anti-social behaviour (99) dominate the crime picture. This contrasts with the UK average, where violent crimes account for 3.0 per 1,000 (versus 6.3 per 1,000 in Ramsgate). The elevated rate may partly explain why local residents report feeling less secure during peak summer months, despite the area's coastal tourism draw.