Crime Rate in Buckland: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Buckland

The total recorded crimes in Buckland, Dover, UK in March 2025 are around 71 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Buckland crime rate of 2.73 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 Buckland, encompassing approximately 26,023 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (6.90% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Buckland Crime Hotspots

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

  • Toronto Close with total crimes: 7
  • Winnipeg Close with total crimes: 6
  • Rokesley Road with total crimes: 5

How safe is Buckland?

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

  • Relative to Dover:

    • In 2024, Buckland reported a higher crime volume than the Dover average, with 757 crimes compared to 738. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Buckland witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 16 other cities.

    • In 2023, Buckland experienced a greater number of crimes than the Dover average, with 831 crimes compared to 719. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Buckland witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 16 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Buckland Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Buckland has recorded 71 crimes with crime rate of 2.73 ranking 4th out of 16 in the Dover, UK

In 2024, the total Buckland crimes were 757. The crime rate of Buckland in 2024 was 29.09 (year) or 2.42 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Dover.

In 2023, the total crimes in Buckland were around 831 crimes with yearly crime rate of 31.93 (year) or 2.66 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Dover.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Dover)CrimesRank (Dover)CrimesRank (Dover)
Town & Castle201 13,001 12,898 1
St Radigunds87 21,287 21,431 2
Tower Hamlets65 5953 3963 3
North Deal72 3824 4841 4
Aylesham, Eythorne & Shepherdswell51 8817 5705 6
Eastry Rural64 6601 9633 8
Sandwich54 7700 7639 7
Middle Deal51 9654 8592 9
Mill Hill49 10558 10502 10
Whitfield39 11485 12451 11
Walmer34 12528 11437 12
Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe15 16353 13294 13
Maxton & Elms Vale25 13314 14294 14
Little Stour & Ashstone19 14288 15277 15
Dover Downs & River18 15254 16260 16
Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne14 17180 17171 17

Buckland Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 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 (60 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (12 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 109 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20256
January 20256
December 20243
November 20245
October 202412
September 20245
August 202412
July 202413
June 202424
May 20247
April 20246

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
August 20241
July 20244
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 45 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20252
January 20254
December 20243
October 20241
September 20245
August 20247
July 20242
June 202410
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 369 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202531
February 202529
January 202534
December 202426
November 202423
October 202434
September 202428
August 202425
July 202428
June 202460
May 202423
April 202428

A total of 87 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20258
January 20255
December 20245
November 20244
October 20248
September 20243
August 20244
July 20247
June 202416
May 20247
April 202412

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20252
January 20254
November 20243
October 20244
September 20243
August 20246
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
April 20242

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20254
November 20241
October 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 202412
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
September 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20245
July 20243
June 20244

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20243
May 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Buckland in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Buckland postcode area is presented below.

1. Toronto Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
2. Winnipeg Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Other theft1
3. Rokesley Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Mangers Lane (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Colton Crescent (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other crime1
6. Peverell Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Fulbert Road (Map)
Total3
Other crime2
Public order1
8. Mayfield Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
9. Old Charlton Road (Map)
Total3
Possession of weapons2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Hudson Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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