Crime Rate in North Deal: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in North Deal

The total recorded crimes in North Deal, Dover, UK in May 2025 are around 112 as per the recent police data. This equates to a North Deal crime rate of 4.26 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (114.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (91.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (17) incidents (325.00% increase)
North Deal Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 7
  • Peter Street with total crimes: 6

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 May 2025 the North Deal has recorded 112 crimes with crime rate of 4.26 ranking 3th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (North Deal)CrimesRank (North Deal)CrimesRank (North Deal)
Town & Castle235 13,001 12,898 1
St Radigunds120 21,287 21,431 2
Tower Hamlets55 8953 3963 3
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
Maxton & Elms Vale23 15314 14294 14
Little Stour & Ashstone18 16288 15277 15
Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne10 17180 17171 17

North Deal Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (54 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20254
February 20251
December 20242
October 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20251
January 20251
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
January 20251
December 20241
July 20241

A total of 201 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202512
March 202524
February 20254
January 20256
December 202410
November 202415
October 20249
September 202411
August 202413
July 202422
June 202436
May 202416

A total of 69 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 202510
March 20252
February 20254
December 20244
November 20245
October 20243
September 202411
August 202413
July 20244
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 103 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 20254
March 202511
February 20254
January 20254
December 20247
November 20249
October 20246
September 20242
August 202413
July 202411
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20253
March 20255
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
May 20244

A total of 305 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202514
March 202521
February 202514
January 202532
December 202410
November 202410
October 202421
September 202423
August 202428
July 202423
June 202454
May 202425

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

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

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
February 20253
January 20251
September 20241

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 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
November 20241

High Crime Locations North Deal in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
2. Nightclub (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Other theft1
3. Peter Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson1
4. King Street (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
5. Park Street (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Broad Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Clanwilliam Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
8. Anchor Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
9. Shopping Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
10. Nelson Street (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Vehicle crime1

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