Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CT1 · Kent
595
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
CT16 · Kent
209
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Dover has less crime — 209 vs 595 incidents in February 2026.
Canterbury recorded substantially more crime than Dover in February 2026 — 595 incidents compared to 209, a 2.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Canterbury sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (73), while Dover has more Shoplifting (33). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Dover recorded fewer crimes than Canterbury — 209 vs 595 incidents. That is 65% fewer crimes. Canterbury is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Canterbury saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Dover had more Shoplifting. Overall, Dover recorded fewer total crimes (209 vs 595).