Dover vs Wingham — 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

Wingham

CT3 · Kent

7

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Other theft2
  • Violence & sexual offences2
  • Vehicle crime1

Wingham has less crime — 7 vs 126 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Dover recorded substantially more crime than Wingham in April 2026 — 126 incidents compared to 7, a 18.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dover sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (32), while Wingham has more Vehicle crime (1). 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 Wingham safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Wingham recorded fewer crimes than Dover — 7 vs 126 incidents. That is 94% fewer crimes. Wingham is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Dover saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Wingham had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Wingham recorded fewer total crimes (7 vs 126).

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