Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CT10 · Kent
141
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
CT5 · Kent
138
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Canterbury has less crime — 138 vs 141 incidents in April 2026.
Broadstairs and Canterbury recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 141 and 138 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Broadstairs sees higher rates of Shoplifting (18), while Canterbury has more Criminal damage & arson (24). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Canterbury recorded fewer crimes than Broadstairs — 138 vs 141 incidents. That is 2% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Broadstairs saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Canterbury had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Canterbury recorded fewer total crimes (138 vs 141).