Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ME13 · Kent
91
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
ME9 · Kent
250
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Faversham has less crime — 91 vs 250 incidents in February 2026.
Sittingbourne recorded substantially more crime than Faversham in February 2026 — 250 incidents compared to 91, a 2.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Faversham sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (11), while Sittingbourne has more Shoplifting (25). Faversham is below the national average while Sittingbourne is above, making Faversham the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Faversham recorded fewer crimes than Sittingbourne — 91 vs 250 incidents. That is 64% fewer crimes. Faversham is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Faversham saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Sittingbourne had more Shoplifting. Overall, Faversham recorded fewer total crimes (91 vs 250).