Is Broadstairs safe?
Broadstairs recorded 76.4 crimes per 1,000 residents over the last 12 months — 23% below the England average (99.5) and 10% below the South East average (84.9).
Its safety score is 70/100 (very good), where 60 is typical for the country.
- Crimes (12 mo)
- 1,916
- Rate per 1,000
- 76.4
- 1-year trend
- -4.6%
- 3-year trend
- -15.8%
- 5-year trend
- -16.4%
- Most common
- Violence and sexual offences
- Seriously hurt or killed (3 yrs)
- 41
- Per 1,000 residents
- 1.6
How we measure this·Guide: Understanding crime statistics
Data last updated: 19 October 2026