Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CT7 · Kent
35
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CT20 · Kent
313
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Birchington has less crime — 35 vs 313 incidents in April 2026.
Folkestone recorded substantially more crime than Birchington in April 2026 — 313 incidents compared to 35, a 8.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birchington sees higher rates of Shoplifting (3), while Folkestone has more Criminal damage & arson (34). Birchington is below the national average while Folkestone is above, making Birchington the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Birchington recorded fewer crimes than Folkestone — 35 vs 313 incidents. That is 89% fewer crimes. Birchington is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Birchington saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Folkestone had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Birchington recorded fewer total crimes (35 vs 313).