Broadstairs vs Folkestone — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Broadstairs

CT10 · Kent

115

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences50
  • Criminal damage & arson17
  • Anti-social behaviour14

Folkestone

CT20 · Kent

307

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences115
  • Anti-social behaviour73
  • Criminal damage & arson33

Broadstairs has less crime — 115 vs 307 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Folkestone recorded substantially more crime than Broadstairs in February 2026 — 307 incidents compared to 115, a 2.7x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Folkestone records significantly more (115 vs 50 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 Folkestone safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Broadstairs recorded fewer crimes than Folkestone — 115 vs 307 incidents. That is 63% fewer crimes. Folkestone is above the national average.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Broadstairs recorded 50 incidents of this type vs 115 in Folkestone. Overall, Broadstairs had fewer total crimes (115 vs 307).

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