Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CT10 · Kent
115
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
CT8 · Kent
81
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Margate has less crime — 81 vs 115 incidents in February 2026.
Broadstairs saw somewhat more crime than Margate in February 2026 (115 vs 81 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Broadstairs sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (17), while Margate has more Other theft (7). 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, Margate recorded fewer crimes than Broadstairs — 81 vs 115 incidents. That is 30% fewer crimes. Margate 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 Margate had more Other theft. Overall, Margate recorded fewer total crimes (81 vs 115).