Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ME13 · Kent
79
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
ME12 · Kent
82
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Faversham has less crime — 79 vs 82 incidents in April 2026.
Faversham and Sittingbourne recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 79 and 82 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Faversham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (13), while Sittingbourne has more Anti-social behaviour (19). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Faversham recorded fewer crimes than Sittingbourne — 79 vs 82 incidents. That is 4% fewer crimes. Faversham is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Faversham saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Sittingbourne had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Faversham recorded fewer total crimes (79 vs 82).