Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CT19 · Kent
369
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
CT18 · Kent
37
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Hawkinge has less crime — 37 vs 369 incidents in February 2026.
Folkestone recorded substantially more crime than Hawkinge in February 2026 — 369 incidents compared to 37, a 10.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Folkestone sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (38), while Hawkinge has more Other theft (4). Folkestone sits above the national average for recorded crime while Hawkinge is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Hawkinge recorded fewer crimes than Folkestone — 37 vs 369 incidents. That is 90% fewer crimes. Hawkinge is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Folkestone saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Hawkinge had more Other theft. Overall, Hawkinge recorded fewer total crimes (37 vs 369).