Updated April 202612 areas
Kent Crime Rankings 2026
Sevenoaks is the safest area in Kent with a crime rate of 58.6 per 1,000 residents. The county average of 83.6 compares to a UK average of 81.3.
Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry Period: April 2026 • Updated monthly
Sevenoaks
Safest in Kent
58.6 per 1k
Thanet
Highest Crime in Kent
107.8 per 1k
81.3
UK Average
per 1k residents
6
Areas Improving
vs same period last year
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Kent's average crime rate of 83.6 per 1,000 residents is 2.3 above the UK average of 81.3.
Kent Rankings
| Rank | City / Town | Rate (per 1k) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sevenoaks | 58.6 | +8.2% |
| 2 | Tunbridge Wells | 61.9 | +12.5% |
| 3 | Tonbridge and Malling | 62.5 | +3.3% |
| 4 | Ashford | 74.5 | -1.5% |
| 5 | Folkestone and Hythe | 77.7 | -12.9% |
| 6 | Dover | 82.2 | -17.3% |
| 7 | Maidstone | 85.8 | +2.9% |
| 8 | Gravesham | 90.5 | +5.5% |
| 9 | Swale | 96.4 | -2.0% |
| 10 | Canterbury | 101.1 | +4.7% |
| 11 | Dartford | 104.0 | -1.1% |
| 12 | Thanet | 107.8 | -3.6% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the safest city in Kent? expand_more
Sevenoaks has the lowest crime rate in Kent at 58.6 crimes per 1,000 residents annually.
How does Kent compare to the UK average? expand_more
The average crime rate across Kent is 83.6 per 1,000 residents, compared to the UK average of 81.3.
Is crime improving in Kent? expand_more
6 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