Crime Rate in Aylesham, Eythorne & Shepherdswell: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Aylesham, Eythorne & Shepherdswell

The total recorded crimes in Aylesham, Eythorne & Shepherdswell, Dover, UK in May 2025 are around 73 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Aylesham, Eythorne & Shepherdswell crime rate of 7.95 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 Aylesham, Eythorne & Shepherdswell, encompassing approximately 9,186 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (466.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
Aylesham, Eythorne & Shepherdswell Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Cripps Close with total crimes: 5

How safe is Aylesham, Eythorne & Shepherdswell?

To understand the safety of Aylesham, Eythorne & Shepherdswell, we need to analyze Aylesham, Eythorne & Shepherdswell crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Dover:

    • In 2024, Aylesham, Eythorne & Shepherdswell reported a higher crime volume than the Dover average, with 817 crimes compared to 738. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Aylesham, Eythorne & Shepherdswell witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 16 other areas in the Dover.

    • In 2023, Aylesham, Eythorne & Shepherdswell had fewer crimes than the Dover average, with 705 crimes compared to 719. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Aylesham, Eythorne & Shepherdswell witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 16 other areas in the Dover.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Dover, Aylesham, Eythorne & Shepherdswell has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Aylesham, Eythorne & Shepherdswell Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Aylesham, Eythorne & Shepherdswell has recorded 73 crimes with crime rate of 7.95 ranking 5th out of 16 in the Dover, UK

In 2024, the total Aylesham, Eythorne & Shepherdswell crimes were 817. The crime rate of Aylesham, Eythorne & Shepherdswell in 2024 was 88.94 (year) or 7.41 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Dover.

In 2023, the total crimes in Aylesham, Eythorne & Shepherdswell were around 705 crimes with yearly crime rate of 76.74 (year) or 6.40 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Dover.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Aylesham, Eythorne & Shepherdswell)CrimesRank (Aylesham, Eythorne & Shepherdswell)CrimesRank (Aylesham, Eythorne & Shepherdswell)
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
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-Ferne10 17180 17171 17

Aylesham, Eythorne & Shepherdswell Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 38 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (68 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20255
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20244
October 20245
September 20244
August 20244
July 20244
June 202414
May 20242

A total of 111 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20259
March 20257
February 20257
January 20257
December 20243
November 20244
October 20246
September 20247
August 202411
July 202413
June 202418
May 20249

A total of 369 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202520
March 202523
February 202518
January 202522
December 202423
November 202426
October 202423
September 202420
August 202427
July 202438
June 202468
May 202433

A total of 75 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20259
February 20254
January 20255
December 20241
November 20247
October 20246
September 20245
August 20245
July 20245
June 20248
May 20248

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
February 20251
December 20242
November 20247
October 20243
September 20241
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
July 20244
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
August 20241

A total of 69 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20259
December 20242
November 202410
October 20246
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20257
December 20241
November 20246
October 20241
September 20241
August 20245
July 20243
June 20248
May 20247

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 20252
February 20258
November 20247
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 202418
May 20241

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242

High Crime Locations Aylesham, Eythorne & Shepherdswell in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Aylesham, Eythorne & Shepherdswell postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting9
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting8
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Cripps Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Sunshine Corner Avenue (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Church View (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Church Hill (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Ash Grove (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Coombe Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Church Hill (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Newman Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1

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