Crime Rate in Eastry Rural: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Eastry Rural

The total recorded crimes in Eastry Rural, Dover, UK in July 2025 are around 46 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Eastry Rural crime rate of 54.16 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (43.48% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Eastry Rural Crime Hotspots

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

  • St George'S Road with total crimes: 7
  • Mill Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Hay Hill 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 July 2025 the Eastry Rural has recorded 46 crimes with crime rate of 54.16 ranking 10th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Eastry Rural)CrimesRank (Eastry Rural)CrimesRank (Eastry Rural)
Town & Castle269 13,001 12,898 1
St Radigunds106 21,287 21,431 2
Tower Hamlets71 5953 3963 3
Buckland91 3757 6831 5
North Deal51 9824 4841 4
Aylesham, Eythorne & Shepherdswell89 4817 5705 6
Whitfield67 6485 12451 11
Sandwich58 8700 7639 7
Middle Deal63 7654 8592 9
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

Eastry Rural 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 33 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 252 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202533
June 202523
May 202537
April 20259
March 202532
February 202511
January 202518
December 202422
November 202412
October 202416
September 202422
August 202417

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20251
March 20254
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
March 20254
November 20241
October 20242
August 20243

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 202511
April 20253
March 20253
February 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 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

High Crime Locations Eastry Rural in July 2025

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

1. St George'S Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Other crime1
2. Mill Lane (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
3. Hay Hill (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Albion Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Gore Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Stoneheap Road (Map)
Total3
Public order3
7. Downs Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Dover Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. High Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. North Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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