Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CT9 · Kent
384
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
CT3 · Kent
6
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Wingham has less crime — 6 vs 384 incidents in February 2026.
Margate recorded substantially more crime than Wingham in February 2026 — 384 incidents compared to 6, a 64.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Margate sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (70) and Shoplifting (36), while Wingham has more Other crime (1) and Public order (1). Margate sits above the national average for recorded crime while Wingham is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Wingham recorded fewer crimes than Margate — 6 vs 384 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Wingham is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Margate saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting while Wingham had more Other crime and Public order. Overall, Wingham recorded fewer total crimes (6 vs 384).