Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CT18 · Kent
39
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CT3 · Kent
7
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Wingham has less crime — 7 vs 39 incidents in April 2026.
Hawkinge recorded substantially more crime than Wingham in April 2026 — 39 incidents compared to 7, a 5.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hawkinge sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (8), while Wingham has more Vehicle crime (1). 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, Wingham recorded fewer crimes than Hawkinge — 7 vs 39 incidents. That is 82% fewer crimes. Wingham is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Hawkinge saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Wingham had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Wingham recorded fewer total crimes (7 vs 39).