Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ME15 · Kent
156
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
ME9 · Kent
250
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Maidstone has less crime — 156 vs 250 incidents in February 2026.
Sittingbourne recorded notably higher crime than Maidstone in February 2026 — 250 vs 156 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Maidstone sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (19), while Sittingbourne has more Shoplifting (25). 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, Maidstone recorded fewer crimes than Sittingbourne — 156 vs 250 incidents. That is 38% fewer crimes. Sittingbourne is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Maidstone saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Sittingbourne had more Shoplifting. Overall, Maidstone recorded fewer total crimes (156 vs 250).