Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CT16 · Kent
209
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
CT15 · Kent
8
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Whitfield has less crime — 8 vs 209 incidents in February 2026.
Dover recorded substantially more crime than Whitfield in February 2026 — 209 incidents compared to 8, a 26.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dover sees higher rates of Shoplifting (33) and Anti-social behaviour (31), while Whitfield has more Criminal damage & arson (2) and Other theft (1). Dover sits above the national average for recorded crime while Whitfield is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Whitfield recorded fewer crimes than Dover — 8 vs 209 incidents. That is 96% fewer crimes. Whitfield is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dover saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour while Whitfield had more Criminal damage & arson and Other theft. Overall, Whitfield recorded fewer total crimes (8 vs 209).