Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CT17 · Kent
350
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
CT8 · Kent
81
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Margate has less crime — 81 vs 350 incidents in February 2026.
Dover recorded substantially more crime than Margate in February 2026 — 350 incidents compared to 81, a 4.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dover sees higher rates of Shoplifting (41), while Margate has more Other theft (7). Dover sits above the national average for recorded crime while Margate is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Margate recorded fewer crimes than Dover — 81 vs 350 incidents. That is 77% fewer crimes. Margate 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 Margate had more Other theft. Overall, Margate recorded fewer total crimes (81 vs 350).