Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CT5 · Kent
138
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
CT14 · Kent
126
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Dover has less crime — 126 vs 138 incidents in April 2026.
Canterbury and Dover recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 138 and 126 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Canterbury sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (24), 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 138 incidents. That is 9% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Canterbury saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Dover had more Other theft. Overall, Dover recorded fewer total crimes (126 vs 138).