Broadstairs vs Wingham — 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

Wingham

CT3 · Kent

7

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Other theft2
  • Violence & sexual offences2
  • Vehicle crime1

Wingham has less crime — 7 vs 141 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Broadstairs recorded substantially more crime than Wingham in April 2026 — 141 incidents compared to 7, a 20.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Broadstairs sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (38) and Shoplifting (18), while Wingham has more Other theft (2) and Vehicle crime (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 Wingham safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Wingham recorded fewer crimes than Broadstairs — 7 vs 141 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Wingham is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Broadstairs saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting while Wingham had more Other theft and Vehicle crime. Overall, Wingham recorded fewer total crimes (7 vs 141).

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