Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ME16 · Kent
254
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
ME10 · Kent
371
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Maidstone has less crime — 254 vs 371 incidents in April 2026.
Sittingbourne saw somewhat more crime than Maidstone in April 2026 (371 vs 254 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Maidstone sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (23), while Sittingbourne has more Shoplifting (56). 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 April 2026 Police data, Maidstone recorded fewer crimes than Sittingbourne — 254 vs 371 incidents. That is 32% fewer crimes. Sittingbourne is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Maidstone saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Sittingbourne had more Shoplifting. Overall, Maidstone recorded fewer total crimes (254 vs 371).