Folkestone vs Manston — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Folkestone

CT19 · Kent

382

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences135
  • Anti-social behaviour73
  • Criminal damage & arson42

Manston

CT12 · Kent

47

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Criminal damage & arson13
  • Violence & sexual offences9
  • Anti-social behaviour7

Manston has less crime — 47 vs 382 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Folkestone recorded substantially more crime than Manston in April 2026 — 382 incidents compared to 47, a 8.1x difference. Folkestone sits above the national average for recorded crime while Manston is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Folkestone or Manston safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Manston recorded fewer crimes than Folkestone — 47 vs 382 incidents. That is 88% fewer crimes. Manston is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Folkestone and Manston?

In April 2026, Folkestone's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (135 incidents) while Manston's was Criminal damage & arson (13 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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