Safety in Margate

Margate in South East scores 53/100 (fair) for safety, measured against the national average — a score of 60 is typical for the country.

Crimes (12 mo)

6,842

Rate per 1,000

129.2

1-year trend

-2.6%

3-year trend

-2.4%

5-year trend

-17.8%

Most common

Violence and sexual offences

Seriously hurt or killed (3 yrs)

64

Per 1,000 residents

1.2

Data last updated: 15 August 2026