Dover vs Whitfield — 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

Whitfield

CT15 · Kent

4

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Other crime3
  • Other theft1

Whitfield has less crime — 4 vs 126 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Dover recorded substantially more crime than Whitfield in April 2026 — 126 incidents compared to 4, a 31.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dover sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (51) and Anti-social behaviour (32), while Whitfield has more Other crime (3). 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 Whitfield safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Whitfield recorded fewer crimes than Dover — 4 vs 126 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Whitfield is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Dover saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Anti-social behaviour while Whitfield had more Other crime. Overall, Whitfield recorded fewer total crimes (4 vs 126).

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