Crime Rate in Town & Castle: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Town & Castle

The total recorded crimes in Town & Castle, Dover, UK in May 2025 are around 235 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Town & Castle crime rate of 10.47 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (91) incidents (31.88% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (54) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Other theft: (19) incidents (171.43% increase)
Town & Castle Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pencester Road with total crimes: 16
  • Dover Pencester Road with total crimes: 15
  • Cannon Street with total crimes: 12

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 areas in the Dover.

    • 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 areas in the Dover.

  • 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 May 2025 the Town & Castle has recorded 235 crimes with crime rate of 10.47 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Town & Castle)CrimesRank (Town & Castle)CrimesRank (Town & Castle)
St Radigunds120 21,287 21,431 2
Tower Hamlets55 8953 3963 3
North Deal112 3824 4841 4
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

Town & Castle Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (91 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (54 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (69 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (48 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 167 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20256
March 202513
February 202513
January 202519
December 20249
November 202419
October 202413
September 20245
August 202413
July 202414
June 202424
May 202411

A total of 541 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 41.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202554
April 202548
March 202529
February 202521
January 202534
December 202439
November 202427
October 202434
September 202432
August 202433
July 202444
June 202496
May 202450

A total of 67 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
January 20258
December 20242
November 20248
October 20248
September 20242
August 20249
July 20244
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 179 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.77 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

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

A total of 1186 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 91.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 196 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202591
April 202569
March 202580
February 202548
January 202592
December 202471
November 202476
October 202480
September 202472
August 202498
July 2024117
June 2024196
May 202496

A total of 205 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 20257
March 20257
February 202516
January 202514
December 202414
November 202411
October 202420
September 202418
August 202416
July 202417
June 202428
May 202418

A total of 295 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.69 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202523
March 202522
February 202534
January 202522
December 202421
November 202424
October 202416
September 202416
August 202426
July 202428
June 202432
May 202419

A total of 299 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 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
May 202516
April 202522
March 202515
February 202515
January 202531
December 202425
November 202425
October 202426
September 202419
August 202417
July 202426
June 202436
May 202426

A total of 77 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20255
February 20255
January 202513
December 20245
November 202410
October 20243
September 20246
August 20243
July 20244
June 202414
May 20242

A total of 60 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20256
February 20254
January 20256
December 20242
November 20247
October 20243
September 20242
August 20246
July 20245
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 26 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 74 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20258
February 20255
January 20259
December 20244
November 20243
October 20244
September 20247
August 20243
July 20247
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 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

High Crime Locations Town & Castle in May 2025

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

1. Pencester Road (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour6
Shoplifting1
2. Dover Pencester Road (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences11
Drugs2
Public order1
Robbery1
3. Cannon Street (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
4. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
5. Church Street (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Godwyne Close (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Shopping Area (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting5
Other theft1
Robbery1
8. Hawkesbury Street (Map)
Total6
Other theft4
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Lancaster Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
10. St Georges Crescent (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour5

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