Broadstairs vs Dover — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Broadstairs

CT10 · Kent

115

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences50
  • Criminal damage & arson17
  • Anti-social behaviour14

Dover

CT14 · Kent

113

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences62
  • Anti-social behaviour21
  • Other theft8

Dover has less crime — 113 vs 115 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Broadstairs and Dover recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 115 and 113 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Broadstairs sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (17), while Dover has more Other theft (8). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Broadstairs or Dover safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Dover recorded fewer crimes than Broadstairs — 113 vs 115 incidents. That is 2% fewer crimes.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Broadstairs saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Dover had more Other theft. Overall, Dover recorded fewer total crimes (113 vs 115).

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