Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ME14 · Kent
238
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
ME9 · Kent
250
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Maidstone has less crime — 238 vs 250 incidents in February 2026.
Maidstone and Sittingbourne recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 238 and 250 incidents respectively. Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Maidstone recorded fewer crimes than Sittingbourne — 238 vs 250 incidents. That is 5% fewer crimes. Sittingbourne is above the national average.
Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Maidstone recorded 72 incidents of this type vs 84 in Sittingbourne. Total crime levels were broadly similar.