Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CT2 · Kent
317
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
CT18 · Kent
37
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Hawkinge has less crime — 37 vs 317 incidents in February 2026.
Canterbury recorded substantially more crime than Hawkinge in February 2026 — 317 incidents compared to 37, a 8.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Canterbury sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (32), while Hawkinge has more Other theft (4). Canterbury sits above the national average for recorded crime while Hawkinge is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Hawkinge recorded fewer crimes than Canterbury — 37 vs 317 incidents. That is 88% fewer crimes. Hawkinge is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Canterbury saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Hawkinge had more Other theft. Overall, Hawkinge recorded fewer total crimes (37 vs 317).