Canterbury vs Manston — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Canterbury

CT5 · Kent

138

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences45
  • Anti-social behaviour27
  • Criminal damage & arson24

Manston

CT12 · Kent

47

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Criminal damage & arson13
  • Violence & sexual offences9
  • Anti-social behaviour7

Manston has less crime — 47 vs 138 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

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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Frequently asked questions

Is Canterbury or Manston safer?

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.

What are the main differences in crime between Canterbury and Manston?

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.

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