Queenborough vs Sittingbourne — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Queenborough

ME11 · Kent

41

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences15
  • Shoplifting7
  • Other theft4

Sittingbourne

ME10 · Kent

345

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences112
  • Anti-social behaviour96
  • Shoplifting50

Queenborough has less crime — 41 vs 345 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Sittingbourne recorded substantially more crime than Queenborough in February 2026 — 345 incidents compared to 41, a 8.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Queenborough sees higher rates of Other theft (4), while Sittingbourne has more Anti-social behaviour (96). Queenborough is below the national average while Sittingbourne is above, making Queenborough the safer choice on this measure.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Queenborough or Sittingbourne safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Queenborough recorded fewer crimes than Sittingbourne — 41 vs 345 incidents. That is 88% fewer crimes. Queenborough is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Queenborough and Sittingbourne?

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Queenborough saw higher rates of Other theft while Sittingbourne had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Queenborough recorded fewer total crimes (41 vs 345).

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