Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CT14 · Kent
126
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
CT9 · Kent
428
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Dover has less crime — 126 vs 428 incidents in April 2026.
Margate recorded substantially more crime than Dover in April 2026 — 428 incidents compared to 126, a 3.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dover sees higher rates of Other theft (11), while Margate has more Criminal damage & arson (57). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Dover recorded fewer crimes than Margate — 126 vs 428 incidents. That is 71% fewer crimes. Margate is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Dover saw higher rates of Other theft while Margate had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Dover recorded fewer total crimes (126 vs 428).