Broadstairs vs Canterbury — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Broadstairs

CT10 · Kent

141

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences46
  • Anti-social behaviour38
  • Shoplifting18

Canterbury

CT2 · Kent

338

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences106
  • Shoplifting72
  • Anti-social behaviour52

Broadstairs has less crime — 141 vs 338 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Canterbury recorded notably higher crime than Broadstairs in April 2026 — 338 vs 141 incidents. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Canterbury records significantly more (106 vs 46 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Broadstairs or Canterbury safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Broadstairs recorded fewer crimes than Canterbury — 141 vs 338 incidents. That is 58% fewer crimes. Canterbury is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Broadstairs and Canterbury?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Broadstairs recorded 46 incidents of this type vs 106 in Canterbury. Overall, Broadstairs had fewer total crimes (141 vs 338).

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