Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CT5 · Kent
138
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
CT12 · Kent
47
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Manston has less crime — 47 vs 138 incidents in April 2026.
Canterbury recorded substantially more crime than Manston in April 2026 — 138 incidents compared to 47, a 2.9x difference. 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, Manston recorded fewer crimes than Canterbury — 47 vs 138 incidents. That is 66% fewer crimes. Manston is also below the national average for crime.
In April 2026, Canterbury's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (45 incidents) while Manston's was Criminal damage & arson (13 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.