Crime Rate in North Deal: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in North Deal

The total recorded crimes in North Deal, Dover, UK in July 2025 are around 51 as per the recent police data. This equates to a North Deal crime rate of 1.94 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 North Deal, encompassing approximately 26,303 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (-11.76% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
North Deal Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park Street with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4

How safe is North Deal?

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

  • Relative to Dover:

    • In 2024, North Deal reported a higher crime volume than the Dover average, with 824 crimes compared to 738. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, North Deal witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 16 other areas in the Dover.

    • In 2023, North Deal experienced a greater number of crimes than the Dover average, with 841 crimes compared to 719. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, North Deal witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 16 other areas in the Dover.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Dover, North Deal has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

North Deal Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the North Deal has recorded 51 crimes with crime rate of 1.94 ranking 9th out of 16 in the Dover, UK

In 2024, the total North Deal crimes were 824. The crime rate of North Deal in 2024 was 31.33 (year) or 2.61 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Dover.

In 2023, the total crimes in North Deal were around 841 crimes with yearly crime rate of 31.97 (year) or 2.66 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Dover.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (North Deal)CrimesRank (North Deal)CrimesRank (North Deal)
Town & Castle269 13,001 12,898 1
St Radigunds106 21,287 21,431 2
Tower Hamlets71 5953 3963 3
Buckland91 3757 6831 5
Aylesham, Eythorne & Shepherdswell89 4817 5705 6
Whitfield67 6485 12451 11
Sandwich58 8700 7639 7
Middle Deal63 7654 8592 9
Eastry Rural46 10601 9633 8
Mill Hill30 14558 10502 10
Walmer33 12528 11437 12
Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe34 11353 13294 13
Maxton & Elms Vale31 13314 14294 14
Little Stour & Ashstone16 16288 15277 15
Dover Downs & River23 15254 16260 16
Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne10 17180 17171 17

North Deal Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (24 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

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

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (15 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 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 Shoplifting (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (28 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 237 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202520
May 202530
April 202514
March 202521
February 202514
January 202532
December 202410
November 202410
October 202421
September 202423
August 202428

A total of 159 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202517
May 202523
April 202512
March 202524
February 20254
January 20256
December 202410
November 202415
October 20249
September 202411
August 202413

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20254
February 20253
January 20251
September 20241

A total of 89 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20255
May 202517
April 20254
March 202511
February 20254
January 20254
December 20247
November 20249
October 20246
September 20242
August 202413

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20255
April 20252
February 202516
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20246
August 20244

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20258
May 20255
April 20258
March 20253
February 20252
January 20254
December 20241
October 20244
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20254
April 20253
March 20254
February 20251
December 20242
October 20243
August 20243

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20254
April 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 20258
April 20253
March 20255
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20253
January 20251
December 20241

A total of 64 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20256
May 20254
April 202510
March 20252
February 20254
December 20244
November 20245
October 20243
September 202411
August 202413

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
March 20251
November 20241

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
February 20251
January 20251
August 20241

High Crime Locations North Deal in July 2025

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

1. Park Street (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Robbery1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Anchor Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. King Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
8. Market Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
9. Enfield Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Prince Of Wales Terrace (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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