Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CT2 · Kent
317
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
CT16 · Kent
209
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Dover has less crime — 209 vs 317 incidents in February 2026.
Canterbury recorded notably higher crime than Dover in February 2026 — 317 vs 209 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Canterbury sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (32), while Dover has more Shoplifting (33). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Dover recorded fewer crimes than Canterbury — 209 vs 317 incidents. That is 34% fewer crimes. Canterbury is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Canterbury saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Dover had more Shoplifting. Overall, Dover recorded fewer total crimes (209 vs 317).