Canterbury vs Sandwich — 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

Sandwich

CT13 · Kent

19

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences7
  • Anti-social behaviour3
  • Criminal damage & arson3

Sandwich has less crime — 19 vs 138 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Canterbury recorded substantially more crime than Sandwich in April 2026 — 138 incidents compared to 19, a 7.3x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Canterbury records significantly more (45 vs 7 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

Get a detailed crime report

Full reports cover 24 months of trends, ward breakdowns, outcome rates, and a detailed safety score — from £4.99.

Get the full Canterbury report — £4.99 Get the full Sandwich report — £4.99
View Canterbury area page → View Sandwich area page →

Frequently asked questions

Is Canterbury or Sandwich safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Sandwich recorded fewer crimes than Canterbury — 19 vs 138 incidents. That is 86% fewer crimes. Sandwich is also below the national average for crime.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Canterbury recorded 45 incidents of this type vs 7 in Sandwich. Overall, Sandwich had fewer total crimes (19 vs 138).

Compare other areas

Lower Hardres vs SandwichCanterbury vs SandwichWingham vs SandwichCanterbury vs ManstonCanterbury vs DoverCanterbury vs Margate