Updated March 202612 areas
Kent Crime Rankings 2026
Sevenoaks is the safest area in Kent with a crime rate of 58.9 per 1,000 residents. The county average of 84.3 compares to a UK average of 81.5.
Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry Period: March 2026 • Updated monthly
Sevenoaks
Safest in Kent
58.9 per 1k
Thanet
Highest Crime in Kent
109.3 per 1k
81.5
UK Average
per 1k residents
8
Areas Improving
vs same period last year
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Kent's average crime rate of 84.3 per 1,000 residents is 2.8 above the UK average of 81.5.
Kent Rankings
| Rank | City / Town | Rate (per 1k) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sevenoaks | 58.9 | +5.9% |
| 2 | Tonbridge and Malling | 62.8 | -3.1% |
| 3 | Tunbridge Wells | 62.0 | -3.4% |
| 4 | Ashford | 75.4 | -10.2% |
| 5 | Folkestone and Hythe | 78.4 | +6.8% |
| 6 | Dover | 84.8 | -2.1% |
| 7 | Maidstone | 86.2 | -9.1% |
| 8 | Gravesham | 90.4 | -5.6% |
| 9 | Swale | 98.3 | -14.5% |
| 10 | Canterbury | 101.8 | +2.5% |
| 11 | Dartford | 103.6 | +0.6% |
| 12 | Thanet | 109.3 | -0.5% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the safest city in Kent? expand_more
Sevenoaks has the lowest crime rate in Kent at 58.9 crimes per 1,000 residents annually.
How does Kent compare to the UK average? expand_more
The average crime rate across Kent is 84.3 per 1,000 residents, compared to the UK average of 81.5.
Is crime improving in Kent? expand_more
8 of 12 areas in Kent recorded fewer crimes than the same period last year.
Data: Police.uk (OGL v3.0) · Population: ONS Census 2021 · Methodology