Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CT18 · Kent
39
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CT9 · Kent
428
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Hawkinge has less crime — 39 vs 428 incidents in April 2026.
Margate recorded substantially more crime than Hawkinge in April 2026 — 428 incidents compared to 39, a 11.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hawkinge sees higher rates of Other theft (6), while Margate has more Criminal damage & arson (57). Hawkinge is below the national average while Margate is above, making Hawkinge the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Hawkinge recorded fewer crimes than Margate — 39 vs 428 incidents. That is 91% 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 428).