Margate Central — Neighbourhood Policing Team
Local policing team in the Kent Police area: contact routes, current priorities and public events.
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Recorded crime — June 2026
217 street-level crimes recorded within this team’s boundary.
Compared with May 2026 (239): ▼ 22 (9%) lower. Recorded-crime counts fluctuate month to month.
- Anti-social behaviour68 · 31%
- Violence and sexual offences64 · 29%
- Criminal damage and arson22 · 10%
- Shoplifting22 · 10%
- Drugs13 · 6%
- Other theft11 · 5%
- Public order7 · 3%
- Other crime3 · 1%
Street-level open data from data.police.uk (Open Government Licence v3.0), counted within this team’s official boundary. Locations on data.police.uk are approximate — snapped to anonymised map points near where each crime occurred — so figures are a guide, not an exact address-level count. Captured 2026-08-08.
What happened to reported crimes — June 2026
160 recorded outcomes logged within this team’s boundary.
- Unable to prosecute suspect62 · 39%
- Investigation complete; no suspect identified47 · 29%
- Awaiting court outcome40 · 25%
- Local resolution9 · 6%
- Offender given a caution2 · 1%
Recorded outcomes from data.police.uk (Open Government Licence v3.0). A crime and its outcome can fall in different months, so these do not map one-to-one onto the crime counts above. Captured 2026-08-09.
Current priorities
Antisocial behaviour.
PC Smith and PC Beard are working with Thanet District Council to tackle antisocial behaviour (ASB) in the Margate area. Officers have issued Community Protection Warnings and Notices to individuals causing ongoing problems. These are formal actions used to stop antisocial behaviour. A new Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) is also planned, which will give officers stronger powers to manage issues such as street drinking. A PSPO is a legal order used to prevent antisocial behaviour in specific areas. For those who repeatedly cause problems, Criminal Behaviour Orders may be sought. These are court orders that place restrictions on individuals to prevent further offending. Officers are also working with the Child Centred Policing Team to address antisocial behaviour involving young people. This includes identifying those responsible, carrying out home visits and using early intervention to prevent further issues. Where necessary, young people can be directed to leave the area or taken home to ensure their safety and the safety of others. Residents are encouraged to continue sharing concerns through local ward surgeries or My Community Voice (an online two-way messaging service used to report issues and receive updates).
Set: 2026-04-16
Shoplifting.
Officers are working closely with local shops to tackle shoplifting and support businesses. Regular visits are carried out to help ensure incidents are reported and properly investigated. Officers work with staff to gather evidence, identify those involved and take action where offences are identified. Businesses are encouraged to report thefts so appropriate action can be taken.
Set: 2026-04-16
Drug taking .
Police take action against drug use to help keep the community safe and prevent further harm. Depending on the situation, officers may arrest individuals, issue a caution (a formal warning), or use a Community Resolution (an out‑of‑court outcome to deal with lower‑level offences and encourage behaviour change). These approaches help ensure that people understand the impact of their actions while also supporting longer‑term behaviour change. Residents are encouraged to continue sharing concerns through local ward surgeries or My Community Voice (an online two-way messaging service used to report issues and receive updates).
Set: 2026-04-16
Public events & surgeries
Westbrook and Garlinge Neighbourhood Engagement Meeting
2026-09-04 · Thanet's Gateway Plus, Margate
Margate Central Surgery
2026-09-04 · Margate Library, Cecil Street Margate
Event listings reflect the last data refresh — check the official team page before attending.
Nearby teams in Kent Police
All Kent Police neighbourhood teams →Source: data.police.uk API · Licensed under Open Government Licence v3.0 · Fetched 2026-07-13. BlueLineHub is independent and not affiliated with Kent Police.