Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CT10 · Kent
141
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
CT18 · Kent
39
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Hawkinge has less crime — 39 vs 141 incidents in April 2026.
Broadstairs recorded substantially more crime than Hawkinge in April 2026 — 141 incidents compared to 39, a 3.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Broadstairs sees higher rates of Shoplifting (18), while Hawkinge has more Other theft (6). 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, Hawkinge recorded fewer crimes than Broadstairs — 39 vs 141 incidents. That is 72% fewer crimes. Hawkinge is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Broadstairs saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Hawkinge had more Other theft. Overall, Hawkinge recorded fewer total crimes (39 vs 141).