Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CT14 · Kent
113
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
CT9 · Kent
384
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Dover has less crime — 113 vs 384 incidents in February 2026.
Margate recorded substantially more crime than Dover in February 2026 — 384 incidents compared to 113, a 3.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dover sees higher rates of Other theft (8), while Margate has more Shoplifting (36). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
Full reports cover 24 months of trends, ward breakdowns, outcome rates, and a detailed safety score — from £4.99.
Based on February 2026 Police data, Dover recorded fewer crimes than Margate — 113 vs 384 incidents. That is 71% 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 Shoplifting. Overall, Dover recorded fewer total crimes (113 vs 384).