Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CT5 · Kent
123
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
CT11 · Kent
325
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Canterbury has less crime — 123 vs 325 incidents in February 2026.
Margate recorded substantially more crime than Canterbury in February 2026 — 325 incidents compared to 123, a 2.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Canterbury sees higher rates of Shoplifting (35), while Margate has more Criminal damage & arson (31). 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, Canterbury recorded fewer crimes than Margate — 123 vs 325 incidents. That is 62% fewer crimes. Margate is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Canterbury saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Margate had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Canterbury recorded fewer total crimes (123 vs 325).