Crime Rate in Middle Deal: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Middle Deal

The total recorded crimes in Middle Deal, Dover, UK in May 2025 are around 59 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Middle Deal crime rate of 3.59 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (-24.24% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (21.43% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
Middle Deal Crime Hotspots

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

  • Milldale Close with total crimes: 7
  • Travers Road with total crimes: 7
  • Beechwood Avenue with total crimes: 5

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 areas in the Dover.

    • 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 May 2025 the Middle Deal has recorded 59 crimes with crime rate of 3.59 ranking 7th 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.

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

Middle Deal Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 319 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202533
March 202520
February 202524
January 202529
December 202413
November 202415
October 202420
September 202422
August 202417
July 202422
June 202456
May 202423

A total of 138 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202514
March 202517
February 20253
January 20253
December 20246
November 202410
October 20247
September 20246
August 202416
July 202414
June 202416
May 20249

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

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20257
March 20255
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241
September 20243
August 20248
July 20241
June 202414
May 20243

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20253
December 20244
November 202410
October 20246
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20245
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 202412
May 20242

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20251
January 20252
December 20242
October 20241
August 20245
June 202410

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20255
February 20253
January 20256
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20252
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 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

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Milldale Close (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour7
2. Travers Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Beechwood Avenue (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour5
4. Stockdale Gardens (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Birdwood Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
7. Mounts Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
8. The Drive (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Other crime1
9. Allenby Avenue (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Church Lane (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Public order1

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