Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CT18 · Kent
39
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CT8 · Kent
97
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Hawkinge has less crime — 39 vs 97 incidents in April 2026.
Margate recorded notably higher crime than Hawkinge in April 2026 — 97 vs 39 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hawkinge sees higher rates of Other theft (6), while Margate has more Criminal damage & arson (16). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Hawkinge recorded fewer crimes than Margate — 39 vs 97 incidents. That is 60% fewer crimes. Hawkinge is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Hawkinge saw higher rates of Other theft while Margate had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Hawkinge recorded fewer total crimes (39 vs 97).