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 March 2025 are around 19 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Little Stour & Ashstone crime rate of 55.87 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Little Stour & Ashstone Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 3
  • South Court Drive with total crimes: 1
  • Orchard Close with total crimes: 1

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Little Stour & Ashstone has recorded 19 crimes with crime rate of 55.87 ranking 14th 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.

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
Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe15 16353 13294 13
Maxton & Elms Vale25 13314 14294 14
Dover Downs & River18 15254 16260 16
Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne14 17180 17171 17

Little Stour & Ashstone Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20242
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241
August 20241
June 20244
April 20242

A total of 121 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20246
May 20242
April 202413

A total of 10 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 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 202410
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
September 20241
June 20242
April 20242

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

MonthCount
October 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

High Crime Locations Little Stour & Ashstone in March 2025

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

1. High Street (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. South Court Drive (Map)
Total1
Public order1
3. Orchard Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Harris'S Alley (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Miles Court (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Gobery Hill (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
8. Longmete Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Lambourne Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Whitehouse Drove (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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