Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CT7 · Kent
44
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CT13 · Kent
38
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Sandwich has less crime — 38 vs 44 incidents in February 2026.
Birchington saw somewhat more crime than Sandwich in February 2026 (44 vs 38 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birchington sees higher rates of Drugs (7), while Sandwich has more Shoplifting (5). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Sandwich recorded fewer crimes than Birchington — 38 vs 44 incidents. That is 14% fewer crimes. Sandwich 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 Sandwich had more Shoplifting. Overall, Sandwich recorded fewer total crimes (38 vs 44).