Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CT7 · Kent
35
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CT14 · Kent
126
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Birchington has less crime — 35 vs 126 incidents in April 2026.
Dover recorded substantially more crime than Birchington in April 2026 — 126 incidents compared to 35, a 3.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birchington sees higher rates of Shoplifting (3), while Dover has more Other theft (11). 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, Birchington recorded fewer crimes than Dover — 35 vs 126 incidents. That is 72% fewer crimes. Birchington is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Birchington saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Dover had more Other theft. Overall, Birchington recorded fewer total crimes (35 vs 126).