Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CT20 · Kent
313
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CT12 · Kent
47
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Manston has less crime — 47 vs 313 incidents in April 2026.
Folkestone recorded substantially more crime than Manston in April 2026 — 313 incidents compared to 47, a 6.7x 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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Based on April 2026 Police data, Manston recorded fewer crimes than Folkestone — 47 vs 313 incidents. That is 85% fewer crimes. Manston is also below the national average for crime.
In April 2026, Folkestone's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (117 incidents) while Manston's was Criminal damage & arson (13 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.