Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ME20 · Kent
91
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
ME10 · Kent
319
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Ditton has less crime — 91 vs 319 incidents in March 2026.
Sittingbourne recorded substantially more crime than Ditton in March 2026 — 319 incidents compared to 91, a 3.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ditton sees higher rates of Shoplifting (14), while Sittingbourne has more Criminal damage & arson (29). Ditton is below the national average while Sittingbourne is above, making Ditton the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Ditton recorded fewer crimes than Sittingbourne — 91 vs 319 incidents. That is 71% 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 Sittingbourne had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Ditton recorded fewer total crimes (91 vs 319).