Crime Rate in Little Stour & Ashstone: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Little Stour & Ashstone

The total recorded crimes in Little Stour & Ashstone, Dover, UK in May 2025 are around 18 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Little Stour & Ashstone crime rate of 52.93 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 Little Stour & Ashstone, encompassing approximately 340 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Little Stour & Ashstone Crime Hotspots

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

  • Holness Road with total crimes: 3
  • Lambourne Way with total crimes: 2
  • Molland Lea with total crimes: 2

How safe is Little Stour & Ashstone?

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

  • Relative to Dover:

    • In 2024, Little Stour & Ashstone demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Dover average, with 288 crimes compared to 738.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Little Stour & Ashstone recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 16 other areas in the Dover.

    • In 2023, Little Stour & Ashstone had fewer crimes than the Dover average, with 277 crimes compared to 719. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Little Stour & Ashstone recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 16 other areas in the Dover.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Dover, Little Stour & Ashstone has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Little Stour & Ashstone Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Little Stour & Ashstone has recorded 18 crimes with crime rate of 52.93 ranking 16th out of 16 in the Dover, UK

In 2024, the total Little Stour & Ashstone crimes were 288. The crime rate of Little Stour & Ashstone in 2024 was 846.81 (year) or 70.57 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Dover.

In 2023, the total crimes in Little Stour & Ashstone were around 277 crimes with yearly crime rate of 814.47 (year) or 67.87 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Dover.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Little Stour & Ashstone)CrimesRank (Little Stour & Ashstone)CrimesRank (Little Stour & Ashstone)
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
Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe27 14353 13294 13
Dover Downs & River31 13254 16260 16
Maxton & Elms Vale23 15314 14294 14
Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne10 17180 17171 17

Little Stour & Ashstone Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 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 5 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (3 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 (24 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 122 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202510
March 20258
February 20255
January 20256
December 202414
November 20244
October 20249
September 20245
August 20245
July 202411
June 202424
May 202415

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
January 20252
November 20241
August 20242
June 20246

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
May 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
October 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
October 20241
August 20241
June 20244

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20242
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
September 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Little Stour & Ashstone in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Little Stour & Ashstone postcode area is presented below.

1. Holness Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
2. Lambourne Way (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Molland Lea (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
4. South Court Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Harris'S Alley (Map)
Total1
Public order1
6. Preston Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Court Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. The Forstal (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Discovery Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Spartan Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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