Canterbury vs Wingham — 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

Wingham

CT3 · Kent

7

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Other theft2
  • Violence & sexual offences2
  • Vehicle crime1

Wingham has less crime — 7 vs 138 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Canterbury recorded substantially more crime than Wingham in April 2026 — 138 incidents compared to 7, a 19.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Canterbury sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (27) and Criminal damage & arson (24), while Wingham has more Other theft (2) and Vehicle crime (1). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Canterbury or Wingham safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Wingham recorded fewer crimes than Canterbury — 7 vs 138 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Wingham is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Canterbury saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson while Wingham had more Other theft and Vehicle crime. Overall, Wingham recorded fewer total crimes (7 vs 138).

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