Crime Rate in Walmer: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Walmer

The total recorded crimes in Walmer, Dover, UK in July 2025 are around 33 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Walmer crime rate of 3.10 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 Walmer, encompassing approximately 10,630 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (127.27% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Walmer Crime Hotspots

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

  • Boundary Road with total crimes: 3
  • Wollaston Road with total crimes: 3
  • Dorset Gardens with total crimes: 2

How safe is Walmer?

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

  • Relative to Dover:

    • In 2024, Walmer demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Dover average, with 528 crimes compared to 738.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Walmer recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 16 other areas in the Dover.

    • In 2023, Walmer had fewer crimes than the Dover average, with 437 crimes compared to 719. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Walmer recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 16 other areas in the Dover.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Walmer Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Walmer has recorded 33 crimes with crime rate of 3.10 ranking 12th out of 16 in the Dover, UK

In 2024, the total Walmer crimes were 528. The crime rate of Walmer in 2024 was 49.67 (year) or 4.14 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Dover.

In 2023, the total crimes in Walmer were around 437 crimes with yearly crime rate of 41.11 (year) or 3.43 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Dover.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Walmer)CrimesRank (Walmer)CrimesRank (Walmer)
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
Sandwich58 8700 7639 7
Middle Deal63 7654 8592 9
Eastry Rural46 10601 9633 8
Mill Hill30 14558 10502 10
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

Walmer 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 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20252
April 20252
March 20256
February 20251
January 20252
December 20246
November 20244
October 20245
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 205 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.08 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202511
May 202515
April 202511
March 202518
February 202518
January 202520
December 202431
November 202411
October 20248
September 202413
August 202424

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20257
May 20257
April 20254
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20248

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
February 20251
August 20241

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20256
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20254
April 20251
March 20252
February 20256
December 20243
November 20244
October 20244
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20255
April 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20245
November 20243
October 20249
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Walmer in July 2025

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

1. Boundary Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Wollaston Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Dorset Gardens (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Palmerston Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. James Hall Gardens (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. North Barracks (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Cecil Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Mayers Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Hawksdown (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. St Clare Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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