Crime Rate in Eastry Rural: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Eastry Rural

The total recorded crimes in Eastry Rural, Dover, UK in May 2025 are around 70 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Eastry Rural crime rate of 82.42 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 Eastry Rural, encompassing approximately 849 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (311.11% increase)
  • Other theft: (11) incidents (266.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-41.67% decrease)
Eastry Rural Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hay Hill with total crimes: 6
  • Albion Road with total crimes: 6
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3

How safe is Eastry Rural?

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

  • Relative to Dover:

    • In 2024, Eastry Rural demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Dover average, with 601 crimes compared to 738.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year.

    • In 2023, Eastry Rural had fewer crimes than the Dover average, with 633 crimes compared to 719. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Eastry Rural witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 16 other areas in the Dover.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Dover, Eastry Rural has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Eastry Rural Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Eastry Rural has recorded 70 crimes with crime rate of 82.42 ranking 6th out of 16 in the Dover, UK

In 2024, the total Eastry Rural crimes were 601. The crime rate of Eastry Rural in 2024 was 707.64 (year) or 58.97 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Dover.

In 2023, the total crimes in Eastry Rural were around 633 crimes with yearly crime rate of 745.32 (year) or 62.11 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Dover.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Eastry Rural)CrimesRank (Eastry Rural)CrimesRank (Eastry Rural)
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
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

Eastry Rural Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (32 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 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 (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 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 24 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (80 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 314 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202537
April 20259
March 202532
February 202511
January 202518
December 202422
November 202412
October 202416
September 202422
August 202417
July 202424
June 202480
May 202414

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20253
March 20253
February 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
May 20243

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20251
March 20252
February 20254
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20254
November 20241
October 20242
August 20243
July 20242
May 20244

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20257
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 99 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202512
March 20253
February 20255
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20249
September 20243
August 202412
July 20243
June 202418
May 202418

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20245
June 202412
May 20246

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
May 20241

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20254
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
May 20247

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20245
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Eastry Rural in May 2025

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

1. Hay Hill (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
2. Albion Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
3. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
4. Eastry Park (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Wheelwrights Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Mill Green (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
7. Dane Court (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
8. Strakers Hill (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
9. Stoneheap Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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