Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CT5 · Kent
138
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
CT6 · Kent
252
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Canterbury has less crime — 138 vs 252 incidents in April 2026.
Canterbury recorded notably higher crime than Canterbury in April 2026 — 252 vs 138 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Canterbury sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (24), while Canterbury has more Shoplifting (39). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Canterbury recorded fewer crimes than Canterbury — 138 vs 252 incidents. That is 45% fewer crimes. Canterbury is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Canterbury saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Canterbury had more Shoplifting. Overall, Canterbury recorded fewer total crimes (138 vs 252).