Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BR8 · Kent
135
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
CT3 · Kent
7
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Wingham has less crime — 7 vs 135 incidents in April 2026.
Swanley recorded substantially more crime than Wingham in April 2026 — 135 incidents compared to 7, a 19.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Swanley sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (29), while Wingham has more Vehicle crime (1). 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, Wingham recorded fewer crimes than Swanley — 7 vs 135 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Wingham is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Swanley saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Wingham had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Wingham recorded fewer total crimes (7 vs 135).