The total recorded crimes in Maxton & Elms Vale, Dover, UK in July 2025 are around 31 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Maxton & Elms Vale crime rate of 4.05 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 Maxton & Elms Vale, encompassing approximately 7,661 residents.
Most occured crime TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
To understand the safety of Maxton & Elms Vale, we need to analyze Maxton & Elms Vale crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.
Relative to Dover:
In 2024, Maxton & Elms Vale demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Dover average, with 314 crimes compared to 738.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Maxton & Elms Vale recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 16 other areas in the Dover.
In 2023, Maxton & Elms Vale 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, Maxton & Elms Vale recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 16 other areas in the Dover.
Overall Assessment:
Compared to other areas in Dover, Maxton & Elms Vale has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.
The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.
In July 2025 the Maxton & Elms Vale has recorded 31 crimes with crime rate of 4.05 ranking 13th out of 16 in the Dover, UK
In 2024, the total Maxton & Elms Vale crimes were 314. The crime rate of Maxton & Elms Vale in 2024 was 40.98 (year) or 3.42 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Dover.
In 2023, the total crimes in Maxton & Elms Vale were around 294 crimes with yearly crime rate of 38.37 (year) or 3.20 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Dover.
| Area | July 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Maxton & Elms Vale) | Crimes | Rank (Maxton & Elms Vale) | Crimes | Rank (Maxton & Elms Vale) | |
| Town & Castle | 269 | 1 | 3,001 | 1 | 2,898 | 1 |
| St Radigunds | 106 | 2 | 1,287 | 2 | 1,431 | 2 |
| Tower Hamlets | 71 | 5 | 953 | 3 | 963 | 3 |
| Buckland | 91 | 3 | 757 | 6 | 831 | 5 |
| North Deal | 51 | 9 | 824 | 4 | 841 | 4 |
| Aylesham, Eythorne & Shepherdswell | 89 | 4 | 817 | 5 | 705 | 6 |
| Whitfield | 67 | 6 | 485 | 12 | 451 | 11 |
| Sandwich | 58 | 8 | 700 | 7 | 639 | 7 |
| Middle Deal | 63 | 7 | 654 | 8 | 592 | 9 |
| Eastry Rural | 46 | 10 | 601 | 9 | 633 | 8 |
| Mill Hill | 30 | 14 | 558 | 10 | 502 | 10 |
| Walmer | 33 | 12 | 528 | 11 | 437 | 12 |
| Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe | 34 | 11 | 353 | 13 | 294 | 13 |
| Little Stour & Ashstone | 16 | 16 | 288 | 15 | 277 | 15 |
| Dover Downs & River | 23 | 15 | 254 | 16 | 260 | 16 |
| Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne | 10 | 17 | 180 | 17 | 171 | 17 |
July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.
During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).
In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.
For March 2025 , 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).
February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.
During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 4 |
| June 2025 | 2 |
| May 2025 | 2 |
| April 2025 | 5 |
| March 2025 | 3 |
| February 2025 | 2 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
A total of 70 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 13 |
| June 2025 | 7 |
| May 2025 | 12 |
| April 2025 | 8 |
| March 2025 | 13 |
| February 2025 | 7 |
| January 2025 | 10 |
A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 5 |
| May 2025 | 6 |
| April 2025 | 3 |
| March 2025 | 4 |
| February 2025 | 2 |
| January 2025 | 3 |
A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 2 |
| June 2025 | 2 |
| May 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 2 |
A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 1 |
A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 2 |
| June 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 2 |
A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 3 |
| May 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2025 | 2 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2025 | 1 |
| May 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 2 |
| January 2025 | 3 |
A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Maxton & Elms Vale postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 5 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |