Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CT5 · Kent
138
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
CT18 · Kent
39
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Hawkinge has less crime — 39 vs 138 incidents in April 2026.
Canterbury recorded substantially more crime than Hawkinge in April 2026 — 138 incidents compared to 39, a 3.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Canterbury sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (24), while Hawkinge has more Other theft (6). 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, Hawkinge recorded fewer crimes than Canterbury — 39 vs 138 incidents. That is 72% fewer crimes. Hawkinge is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Canterbury saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Hawkinge had more Other theft. Overall, Hawkinge recorded fewer total crimes (39 vs 138).