Maidstone vs Queenborough — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Maidstone

ME15 · Kent

207

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences75
  • Anti-social behaviour34
  • Criminal damage & arson31

Queenborough

ME11 · Kent

54

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences10
  • Anti-social behaviour10
  • Criminal damage & arson10

Queenborough has less crime — 54 vs 207 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Maidstone recorded substantially more crime than Queenborough in April 2026 — 207 incidents compared to 54, a 3.8x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Maidstone records significantly more (75 vs 10 incidents). 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 April 2026 Police data, Queenborough recorded fewer crimes than Maidstone — 54 vs 207 incidents. That is 74% fewer crimes. Queenborough is also below the national average for crime.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Maidstone recorded 75 incidents of this type vs 10 in Queenborough. Overall, Queenborough had fewer total crimes (54 vs 207).

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