Crime Rate in Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne

The total recorded crimes in Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne, Dover, UK in May 2025 are around 10 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne crime rate of 43.73 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne, encompassing approximately 228 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Badgers Rise with total crimes: 1
  • Chalksole Green Lane with total crimes: 1

How safe is Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne?

To understand the safety of Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne, we need to analyze Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Dover:

    • In 2024, Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Dover average, with 180 crimes compared to 738.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 16 other areas in the Dover.

    • In 2023, Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne had fewer crimes than the Dover average, with 171 crimes compared to 719. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 16 other areas in the Dover.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Dover, Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne has recorded 10 crimes with crime rate of 43.73 ranking 17th out of 16 in the Dover, UK

In 2024, the total Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne crimes were 180. The crime rate of Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne in 2024 was 787.06 (year) or 65.59 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Dover.

In 2023, the total crimes in Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne were around 171 crimes with yearly crime rate of 747.70 (year) or 62.31 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the Dover.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne)CrimesRank (Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne)CrimesRank (Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne)
Town & Castle235 13,001 12,898 1
St Radigunds120 21,287 21,431 2
Tower Hamlets55 8953 3963 3
North Deal112 3824 4841 4
Buckland93 4757 6831 5
Aylesham, Eythorne & Shepherdswell73 5817 5705 6
Eastry Rural70 6601 9633 8
Sandwich44 10700 7639 7
Middle Deal59 7654 8592 9
Mill Hill47 9558 10502 10
Whitfield42 11485 12451 11
Walmer39 12528 11437 12
Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe27 14353 13294 13
Dover Downs & River31 13254 16260 16
Maxton & Elms Vale23 15314 14294 14
Little Stour & Ashstone18 16288 15277 15

Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
January 20252
December 20241
September 20243
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20247

A total of 76 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20257
March 20255
February 20255
January 20257
December 20247
November 20245
October 20243
September 20244
August 20244
July 20246
June 202414
May 20245

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20254
January 20251
October 20241
September 20245
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20244
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

High Crime Locations Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne postcode area is presented below.

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
2. Badgers Rise (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
3. Chalksole Green Lane (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Airship Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Avondale Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Victoria Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Sea View Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Young'S Place (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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