Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CT17 · Kent
358
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CT8 · Kent
97
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Margate has less crime — 97 vs 358 incidents in April 2026.
Dover recorded substantially more crime than Margate in April 2026 — 358 incidents compared to 97, a 3.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dover sees higher rates of Shoplifting (46), while Margate has more Criminal damage & arson (16). 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 April 2026 Police data, Margate recorded fewer crimes than Dover — 97 vs 358 incidents. That is 73% fewer crimes. Margate 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 Margate had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Margate recorded fewer total crimes (97 vs 358).