Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CT16 · Kent
209
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
CT18 · Kent
37
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Hawkinge has less crime — 37 vs 209 incidents in February 2026.
Dover recorded substantially more crime than Hawkinge in February 2026 — 209 incidents compared to 37, a 5.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dover sees higher rates of Shoplifting (33), while Hawkinge has more Other theft (4). Dover sits above the national average for recorded crime while Hawkinge is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Hawkinge recorded fewer crimes than Dover — 37 vs 209 incidents. That is 82% fewer crimes. Hawkinge is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dover saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Hawkinge had more Other theft. Overall, Hawkinge recorded fewer total crimes (37 vs 209).