Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ME10 · Kent
345
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
ME12 · Kent
90
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Sittingbourne has less crime — 90 vs 345 incidents in February 2026.
Sittingbourne recorded substantially more crime than Sittingbourne in February 2026 — 345 incidents compared to 90, a 3.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Sittingbourne sees higher rates of Shoplifting (50), while Sittingbourne has more Criminal damage & arson (11). Sittingbourne sits above the national average for recorded crime while Sittingbourne is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Sittingbourne recorded fewer crimes than Sittingbourne — 90 vs 345 incidents. That is 74% fewer crimes. Sittingbourne is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Sittingbourne saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Sittingbourne had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Sittingbourne recorded fewer total crimes (90 vs 345).