Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CT6 · Kent
169
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
CT14 · Kent
113
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Dover has less crime — 113 vs 169 incidents in February 2026.
Canterbury saw somewhat more crime than Dover in February 2026 (169 vs 113 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Canterbury sees higher rates of Shoplifting (16), while Dover has more Other theft (8). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Dover recorded fewer crimes than Canterbury — 113 vs 169 incidents. That is 33% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Canterbury saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Dover had more Other theft. Overall, Dover recorded fewer total crimes (113 vs 169).