Broadstairs vs Whitfield — 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

Whitfield

CT15 · Kent

8

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences4
  • Criminal damage & arson2
  • Other theft1

Whitfield has less crime — 8 vs 115 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Broadstairs recorded substantially more crime than Whitfield in February 2026 — 115 incidents compared to 8, a 14.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Broadstairs sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (14), while Whitfield has more Other theft (1). 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 Whitfield safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Whitfield recorded fewer crimes than Broadstairs — 8 vs 115 incidents. That is 93% fewer crimes. Whitfield is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Broadstairs saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Whitfield had more Other theft. Overall, Whitfield recorded fewer total crimes (8 vs 115).

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