Crime Rate in Sandwich: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sandwich

The total recorded crimes in Sandwich, Dover, UK in July 2025 are around 58 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sandwich crime rate of 16.68 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 Sandwich, encompassing approximately 3,477 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (8.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Sandwich Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ash Road with total crimes: 5
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Foxborough Close with total crimes: 4

How safe is Sandwich?

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

  • Relative to Dover:

    • In 2024, Sandwich demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Dover average, with 700 crimes compared to 738.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Sandwich witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 16 other areas in the Dover.

    • In 2023, Sandwich had fewer crimes than the Dover average, with 639 crimes compared to 719. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Sandwich witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 16 other areas in the Dover.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Sandwich Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Sandwich has recorded 58 crimes with crime rate of 16.68 ranking 8th out of 16 in the Dover, UK

In 2024, the total Sandwich crimes were 700. The crime rate of Sandwich in 2024 was 201.28 (year) or 16.77 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Dover.

In 2023, the total crimes in Sandwich were around 639 crimes with yearly crime rate of 183.74 (year) or 15.31 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Dover.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sandwich)CrimesRank (Sandwich)CrimesRank (Sandwich)
Town & Castle269 13,001 12,898 1
St Radigunds106 21,287 21,431 2
Tower Hamlets71 5953 3963 3
Buckland91 3757 6831 5
North Deal51 9824 4841 4
Aylesham, Eythorne & Shepherdswell89 4817 5705 6
Whitfield67 6485 12451 11
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

Sandwich Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 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 (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 236 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202527
June 202525
May 202517
April 202517
March 202524
February 202511
January 202521
December 202417
November 202415
October 202414
September 202427
August 202421

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
May 20253
April 20254
March 20257
February 20252
December 20241
November 20245
October 20245
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 37 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20251
April 20256
March 20255
February 20256
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20245
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20258
April 20255
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20244
November 20245
October 20244
September 20249
August 20243

A total of 82 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20256
May 20255
April 202511
March 20256
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20249
October 20249
September 20248
August 202410

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20255
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20246
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
April 20254
February 20252
January 202510
December 20241
November 20244
October 20243
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Sandwich in July 2025

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

1. Ash Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
Other theft1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
3. Foxborough Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Hazelwood Meadow (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Monk'S Way (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
6. Poulton Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Ringlemere Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
8. Sandwich Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Church Street (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Cottage Row (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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