Margate vs Whitfield — 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

Whitfield

CT15 · Kent

4

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Other crime3
  • Other theft1

Whitfield has less crime — 4 vs 97 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Margate recorded substantially more crime than Whitfield in April 2026 — 97 incidents compared to 4, a 24.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Margate sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (32) and Criminal damage & arson (16), while Whitfield has more Other crime (3) and Other theft (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Margate or Whitfield safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Whitfield recorded fewer crimes than Margate — 4 vs 97 incidents. That is 96% fewer crimes. Whitfield is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Margate saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Criminal damage & arson while Whitfield had more Other crime and Other theft. Overall, Whitfield recorded fewer total crimes (4 vs 97).

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