Canterbury vs Sandwich — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Canterbury

CT6 · Kent

169

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences62
  • Anti-social behaviour38
  • Shoplifting16

Sandwich

CT13 · Kent

38

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences15
  • Anti-social behaviour10
  • Shoplifting5

Sandwich has less crime — 38 vs 169 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Canterbury recorded substantially more crime than Sandwich in February 2026 — 169 incidents compared to 38, a 4.4x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Canterbury records significantly more (62 vs 15 incidents). 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 Sandwich safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Sandwich recorded fewer crimes than Canterbury — 38 vs 169 incidents. That is 78% fewer crimes. Sandwich is also below the national average for crime.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Canterbury recorded 62 incidents of this type vs 15 in Sandwich. Overall, Sandwich had fewer total crimes (38 vs 169).

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