Broadstairs vs Whitfield — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Broadstairs

CT10 · Kent

141

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences46
  • Anti-social behaviour38
  • Shoplifting18

Whitfield

CT15 · Kent

4

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Other crime3
  • Other theft1

Whitfield has less crime — 4 vs 141 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Broadstairs recorded substantially more crime than Whitfield in April 2026 — 141 incidents compared to 4, a 35.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Broadstairs sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (46) and Anti-social behaviour (38), while Whitfield has more Other crime (3) and 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 April 2026 Police data, Whitfield recorded fewer crimes than Broadstairs — 4 vs 141 incidents. That is 97% 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 April 2026, Broadstairs saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Anti-social behaviour while Whitfield had more Other crime and Other theft. Overall, Whitfield recorded fewer total crimes (4 vs 141).

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