Crime Rates in KentLocal Authorities Ranked
All 11 local authorities in Kent, ranked by police recorded crimes. Data: Office for National Statistics (2026), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Open the interactive map| Rank | Local authority | Police recorded crimes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thanet | 14,750 offences |
| 2 | Swale | 13,541 offences |
| 3 | Canterbury | 12,915 offences |
| 4 | Ashford | 9,197 offences |
| 5 | Dover | 9,153 offences |
| 6 | Folkestone and Hythe | 8,379 offences |
| 7 | Sevenoaks | 6,462 offences |
| 8 | Medway | 107 offences |
| 9 | Maidstone | 33 offences |
| 10 | Tonbridge and Malling | 27 offences |
| 11 | Tunbridge Wells | 26 offences |