Crime Rate in Buckland: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Buckland

The total recorded crimes in Buckland, Dover, UK in July 2025 are around 91 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Buckland crime rate of 3.50 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (2.56% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (140.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)
Buckland Crime Hotspots

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

  • Milton Close with total crimes: 6
  • Sheridan Road with total crimes: 6
  • Alberta Close 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 areas in the Dover.

    • 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 areas in the Dover.

  • 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 July 2025 the Buckland has recorded 91 crimes with crime rate of 0.73 ranking 3th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Buckland)CrimesRank (Buckland)CrimesRank (Buckland)
Town & Castle269 13,001 12,898 1
St Radigunds106 21,287 21,431 2
Tower Hamlets71 5953 3963 3
North Deal51 9824 4841 4
Aylesham, Eythorne & Shepherdswell89 4817 5705 6
Whitfield67 6485 12451 11
Sandwich58 8700 7639 7
Middle Deal63 7654 8592 9
Eastry Rural46 10601 9633 8
Mill Hill30 14558 10502 10
Walmer33 12528 11437 12
Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe34 11353 13294 13
Maxton & Elms Vale31 13314 14294 14
Little Stour & Ashstone16 16288 15277 15
Dover Downs & River23 15254 16260 16
Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne10 17180 17171 17

Buckland Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 40 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (39 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (44 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.10 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20252
May 20255
April 20257
March 20258
February 20258
January 20255
December 20245
November 20244
October 20248

A total of 329 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 32.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202540
June 202539
May 202544
April 202529
March 202531
February 202529
January 202534
December 202426
November 202423
October 202434

A total of 107 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.70 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202510
May 202517
April 202514
March 202510
February 20256
January 20256
December 20243
November 20245
October 202412

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.11 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20255
May 20256
April 20253
March 20255
February 20252
January 20254
November 20243
October 20244

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 202511
May 20258
April 20253
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 33 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
May 20252
April 20256
March 20256
February 20252
January 20254
December 20243
October 20241

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20253
April 20257
March 20254
February 20252
January 20254
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
October 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20252
March 20251
January 20252

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20241
October 20243

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20252
January 20251

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20251
October 20241

High Crime Locations Buckland in July 2025

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

1. Milton Close (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
2. Sheridan Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
3. Alberta Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Other crime1
4. Peverell Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Vehicle crime1
5. Fulbert Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
6. Astley Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
7. Selkirk Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
8. Friars Way (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Maresfield Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Hudson Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1

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