Crime Rate in Town & Castle: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Town & Castle

The total recorded crimes in Town & Castle, Dover, UK in March 2025 are around 201 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Town & Castle crime rate of 8.95 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 Town & Castle, encompassing approximately 22,447 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (80) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (38.10% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (22) incidents (-35.29% decrease)
Town & Castle Crime Hotspots

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

  • Queen'S Gardens with total crimes: 11
  • Bench Street with total crimes: 10
  • Escape Lane with total crimes: 9

How safe is Town & Castle?

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

  • Relative to Dover:

    • In 2024, Town & Castle reported a higher crime volume than the Dover average, with 3,001 crimes compared to 738. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Town & Castle witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 16 other cities.

    • In 2023, Town & Castle experienced a greater number of crimes than the Dover average, with 2,898 crimes compared to 719. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Town & Castle witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 16 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Town & Castle Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Town & Castle has recorded 201 crimes with crime rate of 8.95 ranking 1th out of 16 in the Dover, UK

In 2024, the total Town & Castle crimes were 3,001. The crime rate of Town & Castle in 2024 was 133.69 (year) or 11.14 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Dover.

In 2023, the total crimes in Town & Castle were around 2,898 crimes with yearly crime rate of 129.10 (year) or 10.76 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Dover.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Dover)CrimesRank (Dover)CrimesRank (Dover)
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
Sandwich54 7700 7639 7
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

Town & Castle Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (80 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (29 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 48 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 34 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (92 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 71 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 39 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (76 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (27 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (80 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (34 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (72 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (32 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (98 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (33 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 117 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 44 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (196 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (96 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (96 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (50 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (97 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (50 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 75 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20255
January 202513
December 20245
November 202410
October 20243
September 20246
August 20243
July 20244
June 202414
May 20242
April 20245

A total of 1123 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 93.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 196 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202580
February 202548
January 202592
December 202471
November 202476
October 202480
September 202472
August 202498
July 2024117
June 2024196
May 202496
April 202497

A total of 189 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 202516
January 202514
December 202414
November 202411
October 202420
September 202418
August 202416
July 202417
June 202428
May 202418
April 202410

A total of 173 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 202512
January 202514
December 202411
November 20244
October 202414
September 202410
August 202419
July 202415
June 202422
May 202424
April 202418

A total of 276 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 202515
January 202531
December 202425
November 202425
October 202426
September 202419
August 202417
July 202426
June 202436
May 202426
April 202415

A total of 160 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202513
January 202519
December 20249
November 202419
October 202413
September 20245
August 202413
July 202414
June 202424
May 202411
April 20247

A total of 280 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202522
February 202534
January 202522
December 202421
November 202424
October 202416
September 202416
August 202426
July 202428
June 202432
May 202419
April 202420

A total of 69 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20255
January 20259
December 20244
November 20243
October 20244
September 20247
August 20243
July 20247
June 202410
May 20242
April 20247

A total of 57 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20254
January 20256
December 20242
November 20247
October 20243
September 20242
August 20246
July 20245
June 20248
May 20244
April 20244

A total of 489 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202529
February 202521
January 202534
December 202439
November 202427
October 202434
September 202432
August 202433
July 202444
June 202496
May 202450
April 202450

A total of 66 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20258
December 20242
November 20248
October 20248
September 20242
August 20249
July 20244
June 202410
May 20243
April 20247

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 23 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242

High Crime Locations Town & Castle in March 2025

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

1. Queen'S Gardens (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Bench Street (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
3. Escape Lane (Map)
Total9
Other crime4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Hawkesbury Street (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting3
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
5. Glen Grove (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences8
6. Edwards Road (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting4
Other crime1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Clarendon Place (Map)
Total6
Possession of weapons3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Winchelsea Road (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
9. Ferry Terminal (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
10. Church Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs1
Theft from the person1

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