Crime Rate in Maxton & Elms Vale: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Maxton & Elms Vale

The total recorded crimes in Maxton & Elms Vale, Dover, UK in May 2025 are around 23 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Maxton & Elms Vale crime rate of 3.00 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 Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
Maxton & Elms Vale Crime Hotspots

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

  • Eaton Road with total crimes: 4
  • Monins Road with total crimes: 4
  • Churchill Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Maxton & Elms Vale?

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.

Maxton & Elms Vale Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Maxton & Elms Vale has recorded 23 crimes with crime rate of 3.00 ranking 15th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Maxton & Elms Vale)CrimesRank (Maxton & Elms Vale)CrimesRank (Maxton & Elms Vale)
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
Little Stour & Ashstone18 16288 15277 15
Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne10 17180 17171 17

Maxton & Elms Vale Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences 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 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20254
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20244
October 20242
September 202415
August 20242
July 20245
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 152 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20258
March 202513
February 20257
January 202510
December 202416
November 202415
October 20248
September 202412
August 20243
July 202411
June 202426
May 202411

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20244
September 20242
August 20246
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
December 20242
September 20241
July 20241
June 20248
May 20243

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

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
June 20242

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
November 20241
September 20241
August 20243
June 20242

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
November 20241
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
July 20242
June 20248
May 20244

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

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

High Crime Locations Maxton & Elms Vale in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Maxton & Elms Vale postcode area is presented below.

1. Eaton Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Monins Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
3. Churchill Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Approach Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
5. Reading Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Marlborough Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Folkestone Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Manor Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Chestnut Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Longfield Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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