Crime Rate in Sandwich: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sandwich

The total recorded crimes in Sandwich, Dover, UK in March 2025 are around 54 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sandwich crime rate of 15.53 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (118.18% increase)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
Sandwich Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tannery Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Monk'S Way with total crimes: 5
  • Petrol Station 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Sandwich has recorded 54 crimes with crime rate of 15.53 ranking 7th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Dover)CrimesRank (Dover)CrimesRank (Dover)
Town & Castle201 13,001 12,898 1
St Radigunds87 21,287 21,431 2
Tower Hamlets65 5953 3963 3
North Deal72 3824 4841 4
Buckland71 4757 6831 5
Aylesham, Eythorne & Shepherdswell51 8817 5705 6
Eastry Rural64 6601 9633 8
Middle Deal51 9654 8592 9
Mill Hill49 10558 10502 10
Whitfield39 11485 12451 11
Walmer34 12528 11437 12
Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe15 16353 13294 13
Maxton & Elms Vale25 13314 14294 14
Little Stour & Ashstone19 14288 15277 15
Dover Downs & River18 15254 16260 16
Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne14 17180 17171 17

Sandwich Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (46 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 271 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202524
February 202511
January 202521
December 202417
November 202415
October 202414
September 202427
August 202421
July 202421
June 202446
May 202428
April 202426

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

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

A total of 98 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20249
October 20249
September 20248
August 202410
July 20249
June 202418
May 20249
April 202411

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 51 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20252
December 20241
November 20245
October 20245
September 20244
August 20244
July 20243
June 202410
May 20245
April 20245

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20246
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20245
April 20244

A total of 72 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20244
November 20245
October 20244
September 20249
August 20243
July 20245
June 202420
May 20245
April 202410

A total of 38 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20256
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20245
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
June 20248
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 202510
December 20241
November 20244
October 20243
September 20241
August 20244
July 20247
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
May 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Sandwich in March 2025

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

1. Tannery Lane (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour2
2. Monk'S Way (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. St Bart'S Road (Map)
Total4
Other crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Bell Lane (Map)
Total2
Burglary2
6. Lower Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Bramley Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Woodnesborough Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Poulders Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Hazelwood Meadow (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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