Margate vs Margate — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Margate

CT8 · Kent

97

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

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

Margate

CT9 · Kent

428

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

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

Margate has less crime — 97 vs 428 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Margate recorded substantially more crime than Margate in April 2026 — 428 incidents compared to 97, a 4.4x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Margate records significantly more (176 vs 32 incidents). Margate is below the national average while Margate is above, making Margate the safer choice on this measure.

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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 428 incidents. That is 77% 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 32 incidents of this type vs 176 in Margate. Overall, Margate had fewer total crimes (97 vs 428).

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