Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CT6 · Kent
252
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CT3 · Kent
7
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Wingham has less crime — 7 vs 252 incidents in April 2026.
Canterbury recorded substantially more crime than Wingham in April 2026 — 252 incidents compared to 7, a 36.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Canterbury sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (53) and Shoplifting (39), while Wingham has more Other theft (2) and Vehicle crime (1). Canterbury sits above the national average for recorded crime while Wingham is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Wingham recorded fewer crimes than Canterbury — 7 vs 252 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Wingham is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Canterbury saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting while Wingham had more Other theft and Vehicle crime. Overall, Wingham recorded fewer total crimes (7 vs 252).