Crime Rate in Eastry Rural: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Eastry Rural

The total recorded crimes in Eastry Rural, Dover, UK in March 2025 are around 64 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Eastry Rural crime rate of 75.36 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (190.91% increase)
  • Burglary: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Eastry Rural Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dover Road with total crimes: 12
  • Mill Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Dover Road with total crimes: 4

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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Eastry Rural has recorded 64 crimes with crime rate of 75.36 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.

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
Buckland71 4757 6831 5
Aylesham, Eythorne & Shepherdswell51 8817 5705 6
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

Eastry Rural Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (7 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 294 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202532
February 202511
January 202518
December 202422
November 202412
October 202416
September 202422
August 202417
July 202424
June 202480
May 202414
April 202426

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
May 20241

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20245
June 202412
May 20246
April 20244

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 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
April 20242

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 86 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20255
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20249
September 20243
August 202412
July 20243
June 202418
May 202418
April 20246

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
May 20243
April 20247

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 March 2025

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

1. Dover Road (Map)
Total12
Burglary6
Other crime3
Other theft3
2. Mill Lane (Map)
Total6
Public order3
Vehicle crime3
3. Dover Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Possession of weapons1
4. St Andrews Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Homestead Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Drugs3
7. Vale Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Sandwich (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Other crime1
9. Albion Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. St Mary'S Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1

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