Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CT7 · Kent
35
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CT3 · Kent
7
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Wingham has less crime — 7 vs 35 incidents in April 2026.
Birchington recorded substantially more crime than Wingham in April 2026 — 35 incidents compared to 7, a 5.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birchington sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (8) and Shoplifting (3), while Wingham has more Other theft (2) and Vehicle crime (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Wingham recorded fewer crimes than Birchington — 7 vs 35 incidents. That is 80% fewer crimes. Wingham is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Birchington saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting while Wingham had more Other theft and Vehicle crime. Overall, Wingham recorded fewer total crimes (7 vs 35).