Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ME16 · Kent
284
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
ME19 · Kent
35
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
West Malling has less crime — 35 vs 284 incidents in March 2026.
Maidstone recorded substantially more crime than West Malling in March 2026 — 284 incidents compared to 35, a 8.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Maidstone sees higher rates of Shoplifting (30), while West Malling has more Criminal damage & arson (4). Maidstone sits above the national average for recorded crime while West Malling is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, West Malling recorded fewer crimes than Maidstone — 35 vs 284 incidents. That is 88% fewer crimes. West Malling 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 Malling had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, West Malling recorded fewer total crimes (35 vs 284).