Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CT7 · Kent
44
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CT15 · Kent
8
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Whitfield has less crime — 8 vs 44 incidents in February 2026.
Birchington recorded substantially more crime than Whitfield in February 2026 — 44 incidents compared to 8, a 5.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birchington sees higher rates of Drugs (7) and Anti-social behaviour (6), while Whitfield has more Criminal damage & arson (2) and Other theft (1). 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, Whitfield recorded fewer crimes than Birchington — 8 vs 44 incidents. That is 82% fewer crimes. Whitfield is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Birchington saw higher rates of Drugs and Anti-social behaviour while Whitfield had more Criminal damage & arson and Other theft. Overall, Whitfield recorded fewer total crimes (8 vs 44).