Crime Rate in Middle Deal: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Middle Deal

The total recorded crimes in Middle Deal, Dover, UK in March 2025 are around 51 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Middle Deal crime rate of 3.10 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 Middle Deal, encompassing approximately 16,455 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (466.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
Middle Deal Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stockdale Gardens with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Park Avenue with total crimes: 4

How safe is Middle Deal?

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

  • Relative to Dover:

    • In 2024, Middle Deal demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Dover average, with 654 crimes compared to 738.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Middle Deal witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 16 other cities.

    • In 2023, Middle Deal had fewer crimes than the Dover average, with 592 crimes compared to 719. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Dover, Middle Deal has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Middle Deal Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Middle Deal has recorded 51 crimes with crime rate of 3.10 ranking 9th out of 16 in the Dover, UK

In 2024, the total Middle Deal crimes were 654. The crime rate of Middle Deal in 2024 was 39.74 (year) or 3.31 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Dover.

In 2023, the total crimes in Middle Deal were around 592 crimes with yearly crime rate of 35.98 (year) or 3.00 (month) ranking 9 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
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
Little Stour & Ashstone19 14288 15277 15
Dover Downs & River18 15254 16260 16
Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne14 17180 17171 17

Middle Deal Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 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 (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (56 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (14 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 292 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
February 202524
January 202529
December 202413
November 202415
October 202420
September 202422
August 202417
July 202422
June 202456
May 202423
April 202431

A total of 114 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 20253
January 20253
December 20246
November 202410
October 20247
September 20246
August 202416
July 202414
June 202416
May 20249
April 20247

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241
September 20243
August 20248
July 20241
June 202414
May 20243
April 20244

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 20256
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20248
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
December 20242
October 20241
August 20245
June 202410
April 20243

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20245
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 202412
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
December 20244
November 202410
October 20246
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 202414

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
July 20241
June 20244
April 20241

A total of 3 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
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Middle Deal in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Middle Deal postcode area is presented below.

1. Stockdale Gardens (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Park Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
4. Beechwood Court (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Diana Gardens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Albert Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
8. Scholars Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Birdwood Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Travers Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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