Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CT5 · Kent
123
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
CT15 · Kent
8
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Whitfield has less crime — 8 vs 123 incidents in February 2026.
Canterbury recorded substantially more crime than Whitfield in February 2026 — 123 incidents compared to 8, a 15.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Canterbury sees higher rates of Shoplifting (35) and Anti-social behaviour (15), while Whitfield has more Criminal damage & arson (2) and Other theft (1). 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, Whitfield recorded fewer crimes than Canterbury — 8 vs 123 incidents. That is 93% fewer crimes. Whitfield is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Canterbury saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour while Whitfield had more Criminal damage & arson and Other theft. Overall, Whitfield recorded fewer total crimes (8 vs 123).