Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CT10 · Kent
115
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
CT18 · Kent
37
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Hawkinge has less crime — 37 vs 115 incidents in February 2026.
Broadstairs recorded substantially more crime than Hawkinge in February 2026 — 115 incidents compared to 37, a 3.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Broadstairs sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (17), while Hawkinge has more Other theft (4). 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, Hawkinge recorded fewer crimes than Broadstairs — 37 vs 115 incidents. That is 68% fewer crimes. Hawkinge is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Broadstairs saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Hawkinge had more Other theft. Overall, Hawkinge recorded fewer total crimes (37 vs 115).