Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CT17 · Kent
358
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CT18 · Kent
39
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Hawkinge has less crime — 39 vs 358 incidents in April 2026.
Dover recorded substantially more crime than Hawkinge in April 2026 — 358 incidents compared to 39, a 9.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dover sees higher rates of Shoplifting (46), while Hawkinge has more Other theft (6). Dover sits above the national average for recorded crime while Hawkinge is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
Full reports cover 24 months of trends, ward breakdowns, outcome rates, and a detailed safety score — from £4.99.
Based on April 2026 Police data, Hawkinge recorded fewer crimes than Dover — 39 vs 358 incidents. That is 89% fewer crimes. Hawkinge is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Dover saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Hawkinge had more Other theft. Overall, Hawkinge recorded fewer total crimes (39 vs 358).