Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BR8 · Kent
132
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
CT15 · Kent
8
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Whitfield has less crime — 8 vs 132 incidents in February 2026.
Swanley recorded substantially more crime than Whitfield in February 2026 — 132 incidents compared to 8, a 16.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Swanley sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (35), while Whitfield has more Other theft (1). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Whitfield recorded fewer crimes than Swanley — 8 vs 132 incidents. That is 94% fewer crimes. Whitfield is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Swanley saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Whitfield had more Other theft. Overall, Whitfield recorded fewer total crimes (8 vs 132).