Margate vs Margate — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Margate

CT11 · Kent

354

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences146
  • Anti-social behaviour65
  • Criminal damage & arson27

Margate

CT8 · Kent

97

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences32
  • Criminal damage & arson16
  • Anti-social behaviour15

Margate has less crime — 97 vs 354 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Margate recorded substantially more crime than Margate in April 2026 — 354 incidents compared to 97, a 3.6x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Margate records significantly more (146 vs 32 incidents). Margate sits above the national average for recorded crime while Margate is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Margate or Margate safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Margate recorded fewer crimes than Margate — 97 vs 354 incidents. That is 73% fewer crimes. Margate is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Margate and Margate?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Margate recorded 146 incidents of this type vs 32 in Margate. Overall, Margate had fewer total crimes (97 vs 354).

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