Swanley vs Whitfield — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Swanley

BR8 · Kent

132

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences42
  • Anti-social behaviour35
  • Criminal damage & arson16

Whitfield

CT15 · Kent

8

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences4
  • Criminal damage & arson2
  • Other theft1

Whitfield has less crime — 8 vs 132 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

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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Frequently asked questions

Is Swanley or Whitfield safer?

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.

What are the main differences in crime between Swanley and Whitfield?

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).

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