Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CT14 · Kent
113
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
CT11 · Kent
325
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Dover has less crime — 113 vs 325 incidents in February 2026.
Margate recorded substantially more crime than Dover in February 2026 — 325 incidents compared to 113, a 2.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dover sees higher rates of Other theft (8), while Margate has more Criminal damage & arson (31). 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 Margate — 113 vs 325 incidents. That is 65% fewer crimes. Margate is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dover saw higher rates of Other theft while Margate had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Dover recorded fewer total crimes (113 vs 325).