Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CT19 · Kent
369
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
CT15 · Kent
8
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Whitfield has less crime — 8 vs 369 incidents in February 2026.
Folkestone recorded substantially more crime than Whitfield in February 2026 — 369 incidents compared to 8, a 46.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Folkestone sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (76), while Whitfield has more Other theft (1). Folkestone sits above the national average for recorded crime while Whitfield is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Whitfield recorded fewer crimes than Folkestone — 8 vs 369 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Whitfield is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Folkestone saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Whitfield had more Other theft. Overall, Whitfield recorded fewer total crimes (8 vs 369).