Broadstairs vs Margate — 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

Margate

CT11 · Kent

325

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences134
  • Anti-social behaviour52
  • Criminal damage & arson31

Broadstairs has less crime — 115 vs 325 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Margate recorded substantially more crime than Broadstairs in February 2026 — 325 incidents compared to 115, a 2.8x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Margate records significantly more (134 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 Margate safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Broadstairs recorded fewer crimes than Margate — 115 vs 325 incidents. That is 65% fewer crimes. Margate is above the national average.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Broadstairs recorded 50 incidents of this type vs 134 in Margate. Overall, Broadstairs had fewer total crimes (115 vs 325).

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