Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CT7 · Kent
44
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CT11 · Kent
325
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Birchington has less crime — 44 vs 325 incidents in February 2026.
Margate recorded substantially more crime than Birchington in February 2026 — 325 incidents compared to 44, a 7.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birchington sees higher rates of Drugs (7), while Margate has more Criminal damage & arson (31). Birchington is below the national average while Margate is above, making Birchington the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Birchington recorded fewer crimes than Margate — 44 vs 325 incidents. That is 86% fewer crimes. Birchington is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Birchington saw higher rates of Drugs while Margate had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Birchington recorded fewer total crimes (44 vs 325).