Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CT5 · Kent
138
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
BR8 · Kent
135
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Swanley has less crime — 135 vs 138 incidents in April 2026.
Canterbury and Swanley recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 138 and 135 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Canterbury sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (24), while Swanley has more Other theft (16). 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, Swanley recorded fewer crimes than Canterbury — 135 vs 138 incidents. That is 2% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Canterbury saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Swanley had more Other theft. Overall, Swanley recorded fewer total crimes (135 vs 138).