Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CT5 · Kent
123
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
CT14 · Kent
113
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Dover has less crime — 113 vs 123 incidents in February 2026.
Canterbury and Dover recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 123 and 113 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Canterbury sees higher rates of Shoplifting (35), 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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Based on February 2026 Police data, Dover recorded fewer crimes than Canterbury — 113 vs 123 incidents. That is 8% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Canterbury saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Dover had more Other theft. Overall, Dover recorded fewer total crimes (113 vs 123).