Dover vs Manston — 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

Manston

CT12 · Kent

47

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Criminal damage & arson13
  • Violence & sexual offences9
  • Anti-social behaviour7

Manston has less crime — 47 vs 126 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Dover recorded substantially more crime than Manston in April 2026 — 126 incidents compared to 47, a 2.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dover sees higher rates of Other theft (11), while Manston has more Criminal damage & arson (13). 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 Manston safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Manston recorded fewer crimes than Dover — 47 vs 126 incidents. That is 63% fewer crimes. Manston is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Dover saw higher rates of Other theft while Manston had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Manston recorded fewer total crimes (47 vs 126).

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