Ramsgate is the second most dangerous medium-sized town in Kent, and is among the top 10 most dangerous overall out of Kent's 333 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Ramsgate in 2021 was 146 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares poorly to Kent's overall crime rate, coming in 40% higher than the Kent rate of 87 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Ramsgate is among the top 5 most dangerous medium-sized towns, and the 179th most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In December 2019, Ramsgate had the worst crime rate in Kent for bicycle theft, with 10 crimes reported and a crime rate of 0.24 per 1,000 inhabitants. August 2019 was also a bad month for Ramsgate residents, when it was Kent's most dangerous area for burglary, recording 41 crimes at a rate of 0.98 per 1,000 residents. Ramsgate recorded 117 reports of criminal damage and arson during June 2018, making its crime rate of 2.8 the worst for criminal damage and arson in Kent that month.
The most common crimes in Ramsgate are violence and sexual offences, with 3,273 offences during 2021, giving a crime rate of 78. This is 11% higher than 2020's figure of 2,920 offences and a difference of 8.42 from 2020's crime rate of 70. Ramsgate's least common crime is theft from the person, with 29 offences recorded in 2021, a decrease of 24% from 2020's figure of 36 crimes.
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Medium-Sized Towns, Kent
51% higher, regional crime rate
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50% higher, national crime rate
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As of 2022, the crime rate in Ramsgate is 51% higher than the South East and 50% higher than the England, Wales & Northern Ireland overall figure.
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Last updated: 11 May, 2022
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| Year | Crime Rate per 1,000 people | Total Crimes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 146 | 6,112 |
| 2020 | 139 | 5,826 |
| 2019 | 170 | 7,127 |
| 2018 | 172 | 7,194 |
| 2017 | 145 | 6,075 |
| 2016 | 107 | 4,474 |
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| Ramsgate | Kent | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 1,513 | 36.08 | 37,004 | 19.89 | 45% more dangerous |
| Bicycle Theft | 35 | 0.83 | 964 | 0.52 | 37% more dangerous |
| Burglary | 199 | 4.75 | 5,970 | 3.21 | 32% more dangerous |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 786 | 18.74 | 19,281 | 10.36 | 45% more dangerous |
| Drugs | 166 | 3.96 | 4,015 | 2.16 | 45% more dangerous |
| Other Crime | 203 | 4.84 | 5,390 | 2.90 | 40% more dangerous |
| Other Theft | 351 | 8.37 | 11,037 | 5.93 | 29% more dangerous |
| Possession of Weapons | 45 | 1.07 | 1,220 | 0.66 | 38% more dangerous |
| Public Order | 549 | 13.09 | 13,744 | 7.39 | 44% more dangerous |
| Robbery | 56 | 1.34 | 1,064 | 0.57 | 57% more dangerous |
| Shoplifting | 241 | 5.75 | 8,849 | 4.76 | 17% more dangerous |
| Theft From the Person | 29 | 0.69 | 794 | 0.43 | 38% more dangerous |
| Vehicle Crime | 179 | 4.27 | 7,923 | 4.26 | 0.23% more dangerous |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 3,273 | 78.05 | 82,368 | 44.27 | 43% more dangerous |
| Medium-Sized Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sittingbourne | 5,383 | 100.52 | 45% safer |
| Dartford | 6,222 | 105.61 | 38% safer |
| Gravesend | 6,514 | 111.08 | 31% safer |
| Northfleet | 3,578 | 119.03 | 22% safer |
| Folkestone | 5,936 | 121.32 | 20% safer |
| Ramsgate | 6,112 | 145.76 | - |
| Dover | 5,265 | 156.99 | 7% more dangerous |
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| Date | Crime Type | Location | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 2022 | Other theft | On or near Eagle Hill | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Public order | On or near Hardres Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near St Johns Avenue | Further investigation is not in the public interest |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Elizabeth Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near London Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Other theft | On or near Weyburn Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Quetta Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Prestedge Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Vale Square | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Shopping Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Sports/Recreation Area | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Richmond Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Allenby Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Boundary Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Parking Area | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Burglary | On or near Sports/Recreation Area | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Clarence Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Public order | On or near Shopping Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near St Johns Avenue | Further investigation is not in the public interest |
| March 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Prince'S Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 32 | 35 | 45 | 36 | Getting worse |
| Bicycle Theft | 1.5 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 0.83 | Safer |
| Burglary | 8 | 7 | 5 | 4.8 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 20 | 20 | 15 | 19 | Safer |
| Drugs | 2.4 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.0 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 5 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 4.8 | Getting worse |
| Other Theft | 13 | 13 | 9 | 8 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 1.4 | 1.7 | 1.4 | 1.1 | Safer |
| Public Order | 20 | 15 | 12 | 13 | Safer |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 2.5 | 1.8 | 1.4 | 1.3 | Safer |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 11 | 8 | 6 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 0.69 | 1.3 | 0.86 | 0.69 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 8 | 9 | 5 | 4.3 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 78 | 80 | 70 | 78 | Getting worse |
We only display green spaces in Ramsgate that are named, and have had crimes recorded within their boundaries during 2021.
| Name | ASB | Drugs | Public Order | Robbery | VSO | All Others | Crimes per Hectare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackey Baker's Recreation Ground | 17 | - | - | - | 5 | 2 | 1.4 |
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dumpton | 653 | 78 | Fourth |
| Nethercourt, Pegwell & Cliffsend | 489 | 64 | Fifth |
| Newington | 1,335 | 150 | Second |
| Ramsgate Ellington | 900 | 109 | Third |
| Ramsgate Harbour | 2,300 | 262 | First |
| Crime Type | Safest Neighbourhood | Most Dangerous Neighbourhood |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | Nethercourt, Pegwell & Cliffsend (90) | Ramsgate Harbour (727) |
| Bicycle Theft | Dumpton (4) | Ramsgate Harbour (14) |
| Burglary | Nethercourt, Pegwell & Cliffsend (11) | Ramsgate Harbour (72) |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | Nethercourt, Pegwell & Cliffsend (62) | Ramsgate Harbour (271) |
| Drugs | Nethercourt, Pegwell & Cliffsend (9) | Ramsgate Harbour (87) |
| Other Crime | Dumpton (23) | Ramsgate Harbour (64) |
| Other Theft | Dumpton (33) | Ramsgate Harbour (127) |
| Possession of Weapons | Nethercourt, Pegwell & Cliffsend (3) | Ramsgate Harbour (14) |
| Public Order | Nethercourt, Pegwell & Cliffsend (40) | Ramsgate Harbour (221) |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | Nethercourt, Pegwell & Cliffsend (6) | Ramsgate Harbour (20) |
| Shoplifting | Ramsgate Ellington (6) | Ramsgate Harbour (118) |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | Dumpton (2) | Ramsgate Harbour (13) |
| Vehicle Crime | Newington (26) | Ramsgate Harbour (56) |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | Nethercourt, Pegwell & Cliffsend (253) | Ramsgate Harbour (1,223) |
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Ramsgate change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in June, when Ramsgate saw a 500% increase in bicycle theft. Ramsgate saw a large fall in theft from the person during August, when it fell by 83% compared to August in 2019. Ramsgate saw consistent falls in the crime rate of several types of crime during every month of its Coronavirus lockdown, including criminal damage and arson, other theft, shoplifting, and vehicle crime.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | -25% | +78% | +93% | +51% | +15% | +23% | +15% | +11% | +57% | +24% |
| Bicycle Theft | - | -40% | -14% | +500% | +67% | +150% | -46% | +33% | -33% | -40% |
| Burglary | -49% | -56% | -41% | -71% | -46% | -59% | -30% | +32% | +4% | -29% |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | -36% | -22% | -29% | -32% | -1% | -14% | +7% | -15% | -47% | -50% |
| Drugs | -44% | -18% | -54% | -5% | +6% | -8% | -25% | +29% | +167% | +33% |
| Other Crime | - | -13% | -11% | -8% | +50% | -26% | +67% | +25% | -38% | +83% |
| Other Theft | -34% | -53% | -44% | -32% | -28% | -44% | -28% | +41% | -60% | -36% |
| Possession of Weapons | -45% | +40% | -67% | - | -50% | -56% | -60% | +50% | -33% | -60% |
| Public Order | -17% | -31% | - | +2% | +2% | -8% | -32% | -27% | -35% | -29% |
| Robbery | +75% | -67% | -33% | -33% | -73% | -50% | +167% | -67% | +150% | +25% |
| Shoplifting | -38% | -69% | -55% | -17% | -46% | -11% | +64% | -24% | -50% | -67% |
| Theft From the Person | +200% | -50% | - | -17% | -20% | -83% | -67% | - | -75% | - |
| Vehicle Crime | -35% | -30% | -81% | -52% | -69% | +4% | -43% | -20% | -47% | -78% |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | -34% | -20% | -25% | -10% | +7% | +34% | -19% | -8% | -15% | -25% |
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