Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ME11 · Kent
54
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
ME9 · Kent
226
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Queenborough has less crime — 54 vs 226 incidents in April 2026.
Sittingbourne recorded substantially more crime than Queenborough in April 2026 — 226 incidents compared to 54, a 4.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Queenborough sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (10), while Sittingbourne has more Shoplifting (36). Queenborough is below the national average while Sittingbourne is above, making Queenborough the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Queenborough recorded fewer crimes than Sittingbourne — 54 vs 226 incidents. That is 76% fewer crimes. Queenborough is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Queenborough saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Sittingbourne had more Shoplifting. Overall, Queenborough recorded fewer total crimes (54 vs 226).