Dover vs Sandwich — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Dover

CT14 · Kent

113

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences62
  • Anti-social behaviour21
  • Other theft8

Sandwich

CT13 · Kent

38

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences15
  • Anti-social behaviour10
  • Shoplifting5

Sandwich has less crime — 38 vs 113 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Dover recorded substantially more crime than Sandwich in February 2026 — 113 incidents compared to 38, a 3.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dover sees higher rates of Other theft (8), while Sandwich has more Shoplifting (5). 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 Sandwich safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Sandwich recorded fewer crimes than Dover — 38 vs 113 incidents. That is 66% fewer crimes. Sandwich is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dover saw higher rates of Other theft while Sandwich had more Shoplifting. Overall, Sandwich recorded fewer total crimes (38 vs 113).

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