Dover vs Hawkinge — 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

Hawkinge

CT18 · Kent

39

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences16
  • Anti-social behaviour8
  • Other theft6

Hawkinge has less crime — 39 vs 126 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Dover recorded substantially more crime than Hawkinge in April 2026 — 126 incidents compared to 39, a 3.2x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Dover records significantly more (51 vs 16 incidents). 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 Hawkinge safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Hawkinge recorded fewer crimes than Dover — 39 vs 126 incidents. That is 69% fewer crimes. Hawkinge is also below the national average for crime.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Dover recorded 51 incidents of this type vs 16 in Hawkinge. Overall, Hawkinge had fewer total crimes (39 vs 126).

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