Crime Rate in Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe

The total recorded crimes in Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe, Dover, UK in May 2025 are around 27 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe crime rate of 31.58 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 Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe, encompassing approximately 855 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe Crime Hotspots

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

  • Royston Gardens with total crimes: 3
  • Lighthouse Road with total crimes: 3
  • Gibraltar Square with total crimes: 2

How safe is Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe?

To understand the safety of Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe, we need to analyze Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Dover:

    • In 2024, Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Dover average, with 353 crimes compared to 738.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 16 other areas in the Dover.

    • In 2023, Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe had fewer crimes than the Dover average, with 294 crimes compared to 719. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 16 other areas in the Dover.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Dover, Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe has recorded 27 crimes with crime rate of 31.58 ranking 14th out of 16 in the Dover, UK

In 2024, the total Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe crimes were 353. The crime rate of Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe in 2024 was 412.82 (year) or 34.40 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Dover.

In 2023, the total crimes in Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe were around 294 crimes with yearly crime rate of 343.82 (year) or 28.65 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Dover.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe)CrimesRank (Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe)CrimesRank (Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe)
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
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
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

Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (7 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 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 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 169 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202511
March 20254
February 20256
January 20253
December 20246
November 20247
October 202415
September 202416
August 202413
July 202411
June 202450
May 202417

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251
January 20254
November 20243
October 20242
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20253
February 20255
January 20257
November 20241
October 20244
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20253
March 20253
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20245
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251

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

MonthCount
November 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe postcode area is presented below.

1. Royston Gardens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Lighthouse Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
3. Gibraltar Square (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Churchill Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
5. The Avenue (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Church Lane (Map)
Total1
Public order1
7. Waterworks Hill (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Dunkirk Square (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
10. Upper Road (Map)
Total1
Possession of weapons1

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