Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CT18 · Kent
37
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CT13 · Kent
38
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Hawkinge has less crime — 37 vs 38 incidents in February 2026.
Hawkinge and Sandwich recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 37 and 38 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hawkinge sees higher rates of Other theft (4), while Sandwich has more Shoplifting (5). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Hawkinge recorded fewer crimes than Sandwich — 37 vs 38 incidents. That is 3% 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 Sandwich had more Shoplifting. Overall, Hawkinge recorded fewer total crimes (37 vs 38).