Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CT5 · Kent
123
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
CT8 · Kent
81
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Margate has less crime — 81 vs 123 incidents in February 2026.
Canterbury recorded notably higher crime than Margate in February 2026 — 123 vs 81 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Canterbury sees higher rates of Shoplifting (35), while Margate has more Other theft (7). 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, Margate recorded fewer crimes than Canterbury — 81 vs 123 incidents. That is 34% fewer crimes. Margate is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Canterbury saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Margate had more Other theft. Overall, Margate recorded fewer total crimes (81 vs 123).