Dover vs Dover — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Dover

CT14 · Kent

126

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences51
  • Anti-social behaviour32
  • Other theft11

Dover

CT17 · Kent

358

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences111
  • Anti-social behaviour68
  • Shoplifting46

Dover has less crime — 126 vs 358 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Dover recorded substantially more crime than Dover in April 2026 — 358 incidents compared to 126, a 2.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dover sees higher rates of Other theft (11), while Dover has more Shoplifting (46). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Dover or Dover safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Dover recorded fewer crimes than Dover — 126 vs 358 incidents. That is 65% fewer crimes. Dover is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Dover and Dover?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Dover saw higher rates of Other theft while Dover had more Shoplifting. Overall, Dover recorded fewer total crimes (126 vs 358).

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