Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CT6 · Kent
252
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CT16 · Kent
217
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Dover has less crime — 217 vs 252 incidents in April 2026.
Canterbury saw somewhat more crime than Dover in April 2026 (252 vs 217 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Canterbury sees higher rates of Shoplifting (39), while Dover has more Criminal damage & arson (34). 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 April 2026 Police data, Dover recorded fewer crimes than Canterbury — 217 vs 252 incidents. That is 14% 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 Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Dover recorded fewer total crimes (217 vs 252).