Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CT10 · Kent
115
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
CT6 · Kent
169
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Broadstairs has less crime — 115 vs 169 incidents in February 2026.
Canterbury saw somewhat more crime than Broadstairs in February 2026 (169 vs 115 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Broadstairs sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (17), while Canterbury has more Shoplifting (16). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Broadstairs recorded fewer crimes than Canterbury — 115 vs 169 incidents. That is 32% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Broadstairs saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Canterbury had more Shoplifting. Overall, Broadstairs recorded fewer total crimes (115 vs 169).