Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CT13 · Kent
19
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BR8 · Kent
135
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Sandwich has less crime — 19 vs 135 incidents in April 2026.
Swanley recorded substantially more crime than Sandwich in April 2026 — 135 incidents compared to 19, a 7.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Sandwich sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (3), 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, Sandwich recorded fewer crimes than Swanley — 19 vs 135 incidents. That is 86% fewer crimes. Sandwich is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Sandwich saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Swanley had more Other theft. Overall, Sandwich recorded fewer total crimes (19 vs 135).