Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CT20 · Kent
307
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
CT12 · Kent
38
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Manston has less crime — 38 vs 307 incidents in February 2026.
Folkestone recorded substantially more crime than Manston in February 2026 — 307 incidents compared to 38, a 8.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Folkestone sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (73), while Manston has more Drugs (3). 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 February 2026 Police data, Manston recorded fewer crimes than Folkestone — 38 vs 307 incidents. That is 88% fewer crimes. Manston 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 Manston had more Drugs. Overall, Manston recorded fewer total crimes (38 vs 307).