Crime Rate in Buckland: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Buckland

The total recorded crimes in Buckland, Dover, UK in May 2025 are around 93 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Buckland crime rate of 3.57 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (51.72% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (21.43% increase)
  • Drugs: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
Buckland Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park Road with total crimes: 7
  • Sheridan Road with total crimes: 6
  • Mangers Lane with total crimes: 6

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 May 2025 the Buckland has recorded 93 crimes with crime rate of 0.50 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Buckland)CrimesRank (Buckland)CrimesRank (Buckland)
Town & Castle235 13,001 12,898 1
St Radigunds120 21,287 21,431 2
Tower Hamlets55 8953 3963 3
North Deal112 3824 4841 4
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-Ferne10 17180 17171 17

Buckland Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 87 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20257
March 20258
February 20258
January 20255
December 20245
November 20244
October 20248
September 20243
August 20244
July 20247
June 202416
May 20247

A total of 414 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202544
April 202529
March 202531
February 202529
January 202534
December 202426
November 202423
October 202434
September 202428
August 202425
July 202428
June 202460
May 202423

A total of 134 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202514
March 202510
February 20256
January 20256
December 20243
November 20245
October 202412
September 20245
August 202412
July 202413
June 202424
May 20247

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20241
October 20243
May 20242

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20257
March 20254
February 20252
January 20254
November 20241
October 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20253
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20245
July 20243
June 20244

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20255
February 20252
January 20254
November 20243
October 20244
September 20243
August 20246
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 50 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 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
September 20242
May 20241

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 3 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
October 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Buckland in May 2025

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

1. Park Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
2. Sheridan Road (Map)
Total6
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Mangers Lane (Map)
Total6
Burglary2
Shoplifting2
Drugs1
Other theft1
4. Old Charlton Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Hirst Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
6. Astley Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Vehicle crime1
7. Mayfield Avenue (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
8. Rokesley Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Hudson Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Vancouver Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1

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