Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ME16 · Kent
254
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
ME6 · Kent
142
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Snodland has less crime — 142 vs 254 incidents in April 2026.
Maidstone recorded notably higher crime than Snodland in April 2026 — 254 vs 142 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Maidstone sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (23), while Snodland has more Shoplifting (19). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Snodland recorded fewer crimes than Maidstone — 142 vs 254 incidents. That is 44% fewer crimes. Maidstone is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Maidstone saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Snodland had more Shoplifting. Overall, Snodland recorded fewer total crimes (142 vs 254).