Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ME16 · Kent
284
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
ME18 · Kent
8
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
West Farleigh has less crime — 8 vs 284 incidents in March 2026.
Maidstone recorded substantially more crime than West Farleigh in March 2026 — 284 incidents compared to 8, a 35.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Maidstone sees higher rates of Shoplifting (30), while West Farleigh has more Burglary (1). Maidstone sits above the national average for recorded crime while West Farleigh is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, West Farleigh recorded fewer crimes than Maidstone — 8 vs 284 incidents. That is 97% 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 Shoplifting while West Farleigh had more Burglary. Overall, West Farleigh recorded fewer total crimes (8 vs 284).