Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CT16 · Kent
217
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CT12 · Kent
47
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Manston has less crime — 47 vs 217 incidents in April 2026.
Dover recorded substantially more crime than Manston in April 2026 — 217 incidents compared to 47, a 4.6x difference. Dover sits above the national average for recorded crime while Manston is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Manston recorded fewer crimes than Dover — 47 vs 217 incidents. That is 78% fewer crimes. Manston is also below the national average for crime.
In April 2026, Dover's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (74 incidents) while Manston's was Criminal damage & arson (13 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.