Dover vs Manston — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Dover

CT16 · Kent

217

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences74
  • Criminal damage & arson34
  • Anti-social behaviour29

Manston

CT12 · Kent

47

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Criminal damage & arson13
  • Violence & sexual offences9
  • Anti-social behaviour7

Manston has less crime — 47 vs 217 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

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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Frequently asked questions

Is Dover or Manston safer?

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.

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

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.

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