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 March 2025 are around 15 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe crime rate of 17.54 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe Crime Hotspots

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

  • Church Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Gibraltar Square with total crimes: 1
  • Namur Place with total crimes: 1

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe has recorded 15 crimes with crime rate of 17.54 ranking 16th 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.

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
Eastry Rural64 6601 9633 8
Sandwich54 7700 7639 7
Middle Deal51 9654 8592 9
Mill Hill49 10558 10502 10
Whitfield39 11485 12451 11
Walmer34 12528 11437 12
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

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

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (2 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 155 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 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
April 20242

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 March 2025

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

1. Church Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
2. Gibraltar Square (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
3. Namur Place (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Nelson Park Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
5. The Freedown (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
6. Cavenagh Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. The Droveway (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Cripps' Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Well Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Royston Gardens (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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