Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CT14 · Kent
113
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
BR8 · Kent
132
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Dover has less crime — 113 vs 132 incidents in February 2026.
Swanley saw somewhat more crime than Dover in February 2026 (132 vs 113 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dover sees higher rates of Other theft (8), while Swanley has more Criminal damage & arson (16). 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 Swanley — 113 vs 132 incidents. That is 14% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dover saw higher rates of Other theft while Swanley had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Dover recorded fewer total crimes (113 vs 132).