Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CT19 · Kent
382
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
BR8 · Kent
135
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Swanley has less crime — 135 vs 382 incidents in April 2026.
Folkestone recorded substantially more crime than Swanley in April 2026 — 382 incidents compared to 135, a 2.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Folkestone sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (42), while Swanley has more Other theft (16). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Swanley recorded fewer crimes than Folkestone — 135 vs 382 incidents. That is 65% fewer crimes. Folkestone is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Folkestone saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Swanley had more Other theft. Overall, Swanley recorded fewer total crimes (135 vs 382).