Bradstowe vs Margate Central

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    29/100
    Bradstowe Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      Margate Central Kent Police

      Bradstowe vs Margate Central Results

      A
      29/100
      Below Average
      Bradstowe
      Kent Police
      609 crimes / 12m
      ↑61.1% trend
      29.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      3/100
      High Crime
      Margate Central
      Kent Police
      2,804 crimes / 12m
      ↑22.5% trend
      27.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bradstowe
      B Margate Central
      Safety Score
      29/100 Below Average
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      609
      2,804
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      378
      2,290
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑61.1%
      ↑22.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.1%
      27.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bradstowe
      B Margate Central
      Violent Crime
      202 ↑36%
      942 ↑14%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      147 ↑183%
      580 ↑39%
      Other Theft
      28 ↑56%
      142 ↑10%
      Vehicle Crime
      16 ↑45%
      76 ↑46%
      Burglary
      13 ↑18%
      44 ↑19%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      68 ↑106%
      208 ↑28%
      Drugs
      15 ↑67%
      146 ↑32%
      Public Order
      20 ↓17%
      179 ↑7%
      Robbery
      3 ↑50%
      37 ↑208%
      Shoplifting
      67 ↑14%
      332 ↑33%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↓20%
      22 ↓19%
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↑400%
      12 ↓29%
      Possession of Weapons
      6
      35 ↑21%
      Other Crime
      15 ↑200%
      49 ↓4%
      Overall Verdict
      A Bradstowe is the safer choice — scoring 29/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bradstowe safer than Margate Central?

      Bradstowe has a safety score of 29/100 (Below Average) and recorded 609 crimes in the last 12 months. Margate Central has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 2,804 crimes. Bradstowe scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bradstowe vs Margate Central?

      Bradstowe shows a year-on-year crime trend of +61.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Margate Central shows +22.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bradstowe and Margate Central?

      In Bradstowe, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (202 incidents). In Margate Central, it is Violent Crime (942 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bradstowe and Margate Central?

      Bradstowe recorded 147 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Margate Central recorded 580. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Bradstowe vs Margate Central?

      Violent crime in Bradstowe totalled 202 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 942 in Margate Central. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bradstowe and Margate Central in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bradstowe recorded 378 crimes (now 609, a change of +61.1%). Margate Central recorded 2,290 crimes previously (now 2,804, +22.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bradstowe and Margate Central?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Bradstowe has a resolution rate of 29.1% and Margate Central has 27.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bradstowe and Margate Central?

      Bradstowe falls within the Kent Police boundary. Margate Central is covered by Kent Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Bradstowe and Margate Central?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Bradstowe or Margate Central on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bradstowe and Margate Central. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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