Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CT1 · Kent
544
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CT14 · Kent
126
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Dover has less crime — 126 vs 544 incidents in April 2026.
Canterbury recorded substantially more crime than Dover in April 2026 — 544 incidents compared to 126, a 4.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Canterbury sees higher rates of Shoplifting (91), 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 Canterbury — 126 vs 544 incidents. That is 77% fewer crimes. Canterbury is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Canterbury saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Dover had more Other theft. Overall, Dover recorded fewer total crimes (126 vs 544).