Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ME6 · Kent
142
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
ME19 · Kent
39
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
West Malling has less crime — 39 vs 142 incidents in April 2026.
Snodland recorded substantially more crime than West Malling in April 2026 — 142 incidents compared to 39, a 3.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Snodland sees higher rates of Shoplifting (19), while West Malling has more Criminal damage & arson (5). 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, West Malling recorded fewer crimes than Snodland — 39 vs 142 incidents. That is 73% fewer crimes. West Malling is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Snodland saw higher rates of Shoplifting while West Malling had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, West Malling recorded fewer total crimes (39 vs 142).