Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CT18 · Kent
39
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CT13 · Kent
19
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Sandwich has less crime — 19 vs 39 incidents in April 2026.
Hawkinge recorded notably higher crime than Sandwich in April 2026 — 39 vs 19 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hawkinge sees higher rates of Other theft (6), while Sandwich has more Criminal damage & arson (3). 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, Sandwich recorded fewer crimes than Hawkinge — 19 vs 39 incidents. That is 51% fewer crimes. Sandwich 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 Sandwich had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Sandwich recorded fewer total crimes (19 vs 39).