Crime Rate in Mill Hill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Mill Hill

The total recorded crimes in Mill Hill, Dover, UK in May 2025 are around 47 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Mill Hill crime rate of 1.22 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 Mill Hill, encompassing approximately 38,652 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (73.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
Mill Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Drum Major Drive with total crimes: 7
  • Telegraph Road with total crimes: 6
  • Bevan Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Mill Hill?

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

  • Relative to Dover:

    • In 2024, Mill Hill demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Dover average, with 558 crimes compared to 738.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Mill Hill recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 16 other areas in the Dover.

    • In 2023, Mill Hill had fewer crimes than the Dover average, with 502 crimes compared to 719. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Mill Hill recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 16 other areas in the Dover.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Mill Hill Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Mill Hill has recorded 47 crimes with crime rate of 1.22 ranking 9th out of 16 in the Dover, UK

In 2024, the total Mill Hill crimes were 558. The crime rate of Mill Hill in 2024 was 17.05 (year) or 1.42 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Dover.

In 2023, the total crimes in Mill Hill were around 502 crimes with yearly crime rate of 32.00 (year) or 2.67 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Dover.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Mill Hill)CrimesRank (Mill Hill)CrimesRank (Mill Hill)
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
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

Mill Hill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , 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 (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 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 (18 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 89 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20259
March 20259
February 20257
January 20257
December 20242
November 20246
October 20246
September 20246
August 20246
July 20246
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20256
February 20253
December 20241
November 20244
October 20247
September 20243
August 20247
July 20247
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 272 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202515
March 202517
February 202517
January 202523
December 202414
November 202419
October 202424
September 202423
August 202418
July 202414
June 202438
May 202424

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20245
June 20244

A total of 2 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
April 20251

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20253
January 20255
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20246
August 20243
July 20244
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
November 20241
September 20242
June 20242

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
October 20242
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
November 20243
October 20244
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
May 202413

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20255
February 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
July 20241

High Crime Locations Mill Hill in May 2025

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

1. Drum Major Drive (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
2. Telegraph Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Bevan Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Halstatt Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Cross Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Astrid Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. St Gregory'S Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Clarke'S Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Wilson Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Pilots Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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