Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ME15 · Kent
181
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
ME18 · Kent
8
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
West Farleigh has less crime — 8 vs 181 incidents in March 2026.
Maidstone recorded substantially more crime than West Farleigh in March 2026 — 181 incidents compared to 8, a 22.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Maidstone sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (18), while West Farleigh has more Burglary (1). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, West Farleigh recorded fewer crimes than Maidstone — 8 vs 181 incidents. That is 96% fewer crimes. West Farleigh is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Maidstone saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while West Farleigh had more Burglary. Overall, West Farleigh recorded fewer total crimes (8 vs 181).