Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CT10 · Kent
141
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
CT11 · Kent
354
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Broadstairs has less crime — 141 vs 354 incidents in April 2026.
Margate recorded substantially more crime than Broadstairs in April 2026 — 354 incidents compared to 141, a 2.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Broadstairs sees higher rates of Shoplifting (18), while Margate has more Criminal damage & arson (27). 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, Broadstairs recorded fewer crimes than Margate — 141 vs 354 incidents. That is 60% fewer crimes. Margate is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Broadstairs saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Margate had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Broadstairs recorded fewer total crimes (141 vs 354).