Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CT10 · Kent
115
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
CT9 · Kent
384
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Broadstairs has less crime — 115 vs 384 incidents in February 2026.
Margate recorded substantially more crime than Broadstairs in February 2026 — 384 incidents compared to 115, a 3.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Broadstairs sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (17), while Margate has more Shoplifting (36). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Broadstairs recorded fewer crimes than Margate — 115 vs 384 incidents. That is 70% fewer crimes. Margate is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Broadstairs saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Margate had more Shoplifting. Overall, Broadstairs recorded fewer total crimes (115 vs 384).