Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ME12 · Kent
82
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
ME6 · Kent
142
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Sittingbourne has less crime — 82 vs 142 incidents in April 2026.
Snodland recorded notably higher crime than Sittingbourne in April 2026 — 142 vs 82 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Sittingbourne sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (11), while Snodland has more Shoplifting (19). 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, Sittingbourne recorded fewer crimes than Snodland — 82 vs 142 incidents. That is 42% fewer crimes. Sittingbourne is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Sittingbourne saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Snodland had more Shoplifting. Overall, Sittingbourne recorded fewer total crimes (82 vs 142).