Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CT6 · Kent
252
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CT12 · Kent
47
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Manston has less crime — 47 vs 252 incidents in April 2026.
Canterbury recorded substantially more crime than Manston in April 2026 — 252 incidents compared to 47, a 5.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Canterbury sees higher rates of Shoplifting (39), while Manston has more Criminal damage & arson (13). Canterbury sits above the national average for recorded crime while Manston is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Manston recorded fewer crimes than Canterbury — 47 vs 252 incidents. That is 81% fewer crimes. Manston is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Canterbury saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Manston had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Manston recorded fewer total crimes (47 vs 252).