Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CT12 · Kent
47
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CT11 · Kent
354
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Manston has less crime — 47 vs 354 incidents in April 2026.
Margate recorded substantially more crime than Manston in April 2026 — 354 incidents compared to 47, a 7.5x difference. Manston is below the national average while Margate is above, making Manston the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Manston recorded fewer crimes than Margate — 47 vs 354 incidents. That is 87% fewer crimes. Manston is also below the national average for crime.
In April 2026, Manston's top crime category was Criminal damage & arson (13 incidents) while Margate's was Violence & sexual offences (146 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.