Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CT10 · Kent
141
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
CT14 · Kent
126
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Dover has less crime — 126 vs 141 incidents in April 2026.
Broadstairs and Dover recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 141 and 126 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Broadstairs sees higher rates of Shoplifting (18), 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, Dover recorded fewer crimes than Broadstairs — 126 vs 141 incidents. That is 11% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Broadstairs saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Dover had more Other theft. Overall, Dover recorded fewer total crimes (126 vs 141).