Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CT13 · Kent
38
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CT15 · Kent
8
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Whitfield has less crime — 8 vs 38 incidents in February 2026.
Sandwich recorded substantially more crime than Whitfield in February 2026 — 38 incidents compared to 8, a 4.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Sandwich sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (10) and Shoplifting (5), while Whitfield has more Criminal damage & arson (2) and Other theft (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Whitfield recorded fewer crimes than Sandwich — 8 vs 38 incidents. That is 79% fewer crimes. Whitfield is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Sandwich saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting while Whitfield had more Criminal damage & arson and Other theft. Overall, Whitfield recorded fewer total crimes (8 vs 38).