Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CT18 · Kent
37
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CT11 · Kent
325
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Hawkinge has less crime — 37 vs 325 incidents in February 2026.
Margate recorded substantially more crime than Hawkinge in February 2026 — 325 incidents compared to 37, a 8.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hawkinge sees higher rates of Other theft (4), while Margate has more Criminal damage & arson (31). Hawkinge is below the national average while Margate is above, making Hawkinge the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Hawkinge recorded fewer crimes than Margate — 37 vs 325 incidents. That is 89% fewer crimes. Hawkinge is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Hawkinge saw higher rates of Other theft while Margate had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Hawkinge recorded fewer total crimes (37 vs 325).