Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ME11 · Kent
55
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
ME19 · Kent
35
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
West Malling has less crime — 35 vs 55 incidents in March 2026.
Queenborough recorded notably higher crime than West Malling in March 2026 — 55 vs 35 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Queenborough sees higher rates of Other theft (7), while West Malling has more Criminal damage & arson (4). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, West Malling recorded fewer crimes than Queenborough — 35 vs 55 incidents. That is 36% fewer crimes. West Malling is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Queenborough saw higher rates of Other theft while West Malling had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, West Malling recorded fewer total crimes (35 vs 55).