Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ME20 · Kent
91
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
ME19 · Kent
35
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
West Malling has less crime — 35 vs 91 incidents in March 2026.
Ditton recorded substantially more crime than West Malling in March 2026 — 91 incidents compared to 35, a 2.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ditton sees higher rates of Shoplifting (14), while West Malling has more Criminal damage & arson (4). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, West Malling recorded fewer crimes than Ditton — 35 vs 91 incidents. That is 62% fewer crimes. West Malling 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 West Malling had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, West Malling recorded fewer total crimes (35 vs 91).