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Burglary Rates in Salmestone

Thanet, South East, England

Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk

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Salmestone recorded 15 burglaries in the last 12 months. Burglary here is 23% below the UK average. A good alarm system helps keep it that way.

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Burglaries (12 months)

15

2.62 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

833

145.7 per 1,000 residents

23% below the UK average6% above the South East regional average

How does Salmestone rank?

Within Thanet

7 of 23 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

49th percentile

Around the UK mid-range

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

2
3
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26
Apr 26

Crime breakdown

2025-05 to 2026-04

Violence & Sexual
396
48%
Other Crime
182
22%
Anti-social Behaviour
146
18%
Shoplifting
37
4%
Drug Offences
29
3%
Vehicle Crime
20
2%
Burglary
15
2%
Robbery
4
0%
Theft from Person
4
0%

Property mix in Salmestone

Source: Census 2021 · 2,287 households

Detached 10%Semi-detached 38%Terraced 38%Flats 15%

The most common property type in Salmestone is Semi-detached. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for Salmestone homeowners

Most homes in Salmestone are semi-detached, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:

  • A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
  • Door contacts on all main entry doors
  • Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
  • Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
  • A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
  • App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.

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