Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CT18 · Kent
37
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BR8 · Kent
132
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Hawkinge has less crime — 37 vs 132 incidents in February 2026.
Swanley recorded substantially more crime than Hawkinge in February 2026 — 132 incidents compared to 37, a 3.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hawkinge sees higher rates of Other theft (4), while Swanley has more Criminal damage & arson (16). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Hawkinge recorded fewer crimes than Swanley — 37 vs 132 incidents. That is 72% 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 Swanley had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Hawkinge recorded fewer total crimes (37 vs 132).