Maidstone vs Queenborough — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Maidstone

ME14 · Kent

238

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences72
  • Anti-social behaviour40
  • Shoplifting33

Queenborough

ME11 · Kent

41

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences15
  • Shoplifting7
  • Other theft4

Queenborough has less crime — 41 vs 238 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Maidstone recorded substantially more crime than Queenborough in February 2026 — 238 incidents compared to 41, a 5.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Maidstone sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (40), while Queenborough has more Other theft (4). Maidstone sits above the national average for recorded crime while Queenborough is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Maidstone or Queenborough safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Queenborough recorded fewer crimes than Maidstone — 41 vs 238 incidents. That is 83% fewer crimes. Queenborough is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Maidstone and Queenborough?

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Maidstone saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Queenborough had more Other theft. Overall, Queenborough recorded fewer total crimes (41 vs 238).

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