Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CT8 · Kent
97
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BR8 · Kent
135
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Margate has less crime — 97 vs 135 incidents in April 2026.
Swanley saw somewhat more crime than Margate in April 2026 (135 vs 97 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Margate sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (16), while Swanley has more Other theft (16). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Margate recorded fewer crimes than Swanley — 97 vs 135 incidents. That is 28% fewer crimes. Margate is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Margate saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Swanley had more Other theft. Overall, Margate recorded fewer total crimes (97 vs 135).