Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CT13 · Kent
38
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BR8 · Kent
132
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Sandwich has less crime — 38 vs 132 incidents in February 2026.
Swanley recorded substantially more crime than Sandwich in February 2026 — 132 incidents compared to 38, a 3.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Sandwich sees higher rates of Shoplifting (5), while Swanley has more Criminal damage & arson (16). 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, Sandwich recorded fewer crimes than Swanley — 38 vs 132 incidents. That is 71% fewer crimes. Sandwich is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Sandwich saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Swanley had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Sandwich recorded fewer total crimes (38 vs 132).