Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ME20 · Kent
91
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
ME15 · Kent
181
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
Ditton has less crime — 91 vs 181 incidents in March 2026.
Maidstone recorded notably higher crime than Ditton in March 2026 — 181 vs 91 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ditton sees higher rates of Shoplifting (14), while Maidstone has more Criminal damage & arson (18). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Ditton recorded fewer crimes than Maidstone — 91 vs 181 incidents. That is 50% fewer crimes. Ditton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Ditton saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Maidstone had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Ditton recorded fewer total crimes (91 vs 181).