Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CT5 · Kent
123
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
CT20 · Kent
307
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Canterbury has less crime — 123 vs 307 incidents in February 2026.
Folkestone recorded notably higher crime than Canterbury in February 2026 — 307 vs 123 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Canterbury sees higher rates of Shoplifting (35), while Folkestone has more Criminal damage & arson (33). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Canterbury recorded fewer crimes than Folkestone — 123 vs 307 incidents. That is 60% fewer crimes. Folkestone is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Canterbury saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Folkestone had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Canterbury recorded fewer total crimes (123 vs 307).