Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BR8 · Kent
132
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
CT3 · Kent
6
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Wingham has less crime — 6 vs 132 incidents in February 2026.
Swanley recorded substantially more crime than Wingham in February 2026 — 132 incidents compared to 6, a 22.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Swanley sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (35) and Criminal damage & arson (16), while Wingham has more Other crime (1) and Public order (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, Wingham recorded fewer crimes than Swanley — 6 vs 132 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Wingham 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 and Criminal damage & arson while Wingham had more Other crime and Public order. Overall, Wingham recorded fewer total crimes (6 vs 132).