Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CT5 · Kent
123
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
BR8 · Kent
132
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Canterbury has less crime — 123 vs 132 incidents in February 2026.
Canterbury and Swanley recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 123 and 132 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Canterbury sees higher rates of Shoplifting (35), while Swanley has more Criminal damage & arson (16). 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, Canterbury recorded fewer crimes than Swanley — 123 vs 132 incidents. That is 7% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Canterbury saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Swanley had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Canterbury recorded fewer total crimes (123 vs 132).