Dover vs Manston — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Dover

CT14 · Kent

113

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

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

Manston

CT12 · Kent

38

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences21
  • Criminal damage & arson4
  • Drugs3

Manston has less crime — 38 vs 113 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Dover recorded substantially more crime than Manston in February 2026 — 113 incidents compared to 38, a 3.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dover sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (21) and Other theft (8), while Manston has more Criminal damage & arson (4) and Drugs (3). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Dover or Manston safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Manston recorded fewer crimes than Dover — 38 vs 113 incidents. That is 66% fewer crimes. Manston is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dover saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Other theft while Manston had more Criminal damage & arson and Drugs. Overall, Manston recorded fewer total crimes (38 vs 113).

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