Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CT19 · Kent
382
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CT11 · Kent
354
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Margate has less crime — 354 vs 382 incidents in April 2026.
Folkestone and Margate recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 382 and 354 incidents respectively. Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Margate recorded fewer crimes than Folkestone — 354 vs 382 incidents. That is 7% fewer crimes. Folkestone is above the national average.
Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Folkestone recorded 135 incidents of this type vs 146 in Margate. Total crime levels were broadly similar.