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

CT9 · Kent

428

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences176
  • Anti-social behaviour83
  • Criminal damage & arson57

Margate has less crime — 354 vs 428 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Margate saw somewhat more crime than Margate in April 2026 (428 vs 354 incidents). Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Margate records significantly more (176 vs 146 incidents). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Margate or Margate safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Margate recorded fewer crimes than Margate — 354 vs 428 incidents. That is 17% fewer crimes. Margate is above the national average.

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 176 in Margate. Overall, Margate had fewer total crimes (354 vs 428).

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